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

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PA-25-424

View the official notice on Grants.gov
569 days left (deadline May 7, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPA-25-424
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.859, 93.840, 93.279, 93.233, 93.310, 93.113, 93.121, 93.837, 93.838, 93.839, 93.846
PostedJun 12, 2025
DeadlineMay 7, 2028
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEnvironment
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards senior individual research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities as independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Small businesses
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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