The NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) is designed to support individuals with clinical doctoral degrees who are pursuing careers in health-related research. This grant provides funding and dedicated time for these individuals to engage in intensive, supervised research development in biomedical and behavioral fields, including translational research.
Who it's for: This grant is for individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are interested in developing a research career in biomedical or behavioral sciences. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as universities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and small businesses.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a clinical doctoral degree
- Not engaging in health-related research
- Ineligible institution type
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a mentor or supervised research plan
What You May Need
- Clinical doctoral degree
- Detailed research proposal
- Mentor's letter of support
- Institutional commitment letter
- Budget justification
- Biographical sketch
- Proof of eligibility
- Human subjects protection plan
- Data sharing plan
Cautions
- Requires a clinical trial
- Strict eligibility criteria
- Requires a strong mentorship plan
- Competitive application process
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
This grant is for individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are interested in developing a research career in biomedical or behavioral sciences. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as universities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Overview
This grant is for individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are interested in developing a research career in biomedical or behavioral sciences. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as universities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and small businesses.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a clinical doctoral degree
- Not engaging in health-related research
- Ineligible institution type
- Incomplete application
- Lack of a mentor or supervised research plan
Use of Funds
Funds from this grant can be used to support the salary of the awardee, research expenses, and other costs associated with the research development experience. This includes materials, supplies, and travel related to the research project.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2024
- Deadline
- May 8, 2027(329 days)
- Archive Date
- Jun 7, 2027
- Last Updated
- Jan 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Verify eligibility with a clinical doctoral degree
- Develop a detailed research proposal
- Secure a qualified mentor and obtain a letter of support
- Prepare an institutional commitment letter
- Draft a budget justification
- Create a biographical sketch
- Ensure human subjects protection plan is in place
- Develop a data sharing plan
- Submit application by May 8, 2027