The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant is designed to support the training of postdoctoral researchers in fields related to primary care, such as biomedical, behavioral, and health services research. The goal is to build a skilled workforce to advance scientific knowledge and address the challenges in primary care as the population grows and ages.
Who it's for: This grant is for institutions that want to provide postdoctoral research training in primary care-related fields. It's aimed at developing the skills of health care professionals who plan to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral health research.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a focus on primary care research
- Ineligible institution type
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet postdoctoral training requirements
What You May Need
- Institutional eligibility verification
- Detailed training program plan
- Budget proposal
- Postdoctoral researcher profiles
- Letters of support
- Proof of institutional capacity to support research
- Compliance with NIH and HRSA guidelines
- Registration in federal systems (e.g., SAM.gov)
Cautions
- Ensure the focus is on primary care research
- Meet all NIH and HRSA guidelines
- Strict adherence to application deadlines
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions, specifically: unrestricted institutions, public and state institutions of higher education, and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status. This means that most institutions that can support postdoctoral research training in primary care-related fields may apply, provided they meet the program's specific requirements.
Overview
This grant is for institutions that want to provide postdoctoral research training in primary care-related fields. It's aimed at developing the skills of health care professionals who plan to pursue careers in biomedical and behavioral health research.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a focus on primary care research
- Ineligible institution type
- Incomplete application
- Failure to meet postdoctoral training requirements
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop or enhance research training programs for postdoctoral researchers in primary care-related fields. This includes supporting the training of researchers in biomedical, behavioral, and health services research.
Total Program Funding
$9,566,800
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 8, 2026
- Deadline
- Jul 10, 2026(27 days)
- Archive Date
- Oct 31, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify institutional eligibility
- Develop a comprehensive training program plan
- Prepare a detailed budget proposal
- Collect profiles of potential postdoctoral researchers
- Obtain letters of support
- Ensure compliance with NIH and HRSA guidelines
- Register in SAM.gov and other required federal systems
- Submit application by the deadline