Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-27-076
NIH Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program Grant Opportunity
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
August 31, 2026
Respond By
July 07, 2028
Identifier
PAR-27-076
NAICS
541715
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program, designed to advance early-stage clinical researchers focused on improving human health. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Intramural Research Program - Program Structure: - Two-phase support for clinical researchers - Phase 1: Tenure-track appointment within NIH for up to 5-7 years, including independent research budgets - Phase 2: Up to 3 years of NIH support for extramural research or continued intramural appointment - Eligibility: - Open to government agencies, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions - Foreign organizations and foreign collaborations are excluded - Products/Services Requested: - No specific products or OEMs; this is a grant for research activities - Support for research in diverse medical and health fields (e.g., cardiovascular, child health, neurosciences, cancer, aging, diabetes, mental health, environmental health, oral diseases) - Unique Requirements: - Focus on early-stage clinical researchers - Exclusion of foreign entities - Broad coverage of medical research areas - OEMs and Vendors: - None specified, as this is a research grant opportunity
Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program, which supports early-stage clinical researchers in their independent careers to improve human health. The program offers a unique bridge between NIH intramural and extramural research communities and consists of two phases: an initial 5-7 year tenure-track appointment within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets, followed by up to 3 years of NIH support for research at an extramural institute or continuation within the intramural program. Eligible applicants include various government entities, businesses, nonprofits, and educational institutions. Foreign organizations and collaborations are not eligible to apply.