Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33) to support experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities. The fellowship is designed to provide training to increase scientific capabilities and is typically used to support sabbatical experiences for established, independent scientists seeking retraining or additional career development. The research and training plans proposed for the F33 are expected to provide the candidate with a strong understanding of rigorous research design, experimental methods, quantitative approaches, and data analysis. • Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, and non-profits. • The fellowship is intended to support research in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. • Applicants must have at least seven years of research experience beyond the doctorate and have progressed to the stage of independent investigator. • The fellowship will enable individuals to take time from regular professional responsibilities for the purpose of receiving training to increase their scientific capabilities.