Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)

The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) is to support research training of highly promising postdoctoral candidates who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Applications are expected to incorporate exceptional mentorship. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for candidates proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial, but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Support for postdoctoral research training in health-related fields • Exceptional mentorship is expected • No independent clinical trials are allowed, but research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor is permitted • Eligible applicants include various types of organizations, such as universities, non-profits, and government agencies • The opportunity is designed to support the development of independent investigators in health-related research fields