NINDS Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Training of Postdoctoral Fellows (F32 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of this award is to support outstanding scientific training of highly promising postdoctoral candidates with outstanding mentors. The program seeks to foster early, goal-directed planning and to encourage applications for bold and/or innovative projects by the candidate that have the potential for significant impact. Key aspects of the opportunity include: • Support for postdoctoral candidates in a specific laboratory or research environment for up to 3 years • Eligibility to apply from 12 months prior to the start of the proposed postdoctoral position to within 12 months after starting in postdoctoral position • Strong training in quantitative reasoning and the quantitative principles of experimental design and analysis • Applications expected to incorporate bold and/or innovative projects with significant impact