Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: Not specified
Duration: Up to 5 years
Primary Objective: Support career development of clinician-scientists in patient-oriented research related to pain management.
Key Stakeholders: Early-career clinician-scientists, NIH, healthcare institutions.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Applicants must be based in the U.S. or its territories.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must involve independent clinical trials or related studies.
Research must focus on patient-oriented research in pain management.
Salary support up to $125,000 per year per recipient.
NIH will contribute $50,000 per year toward research development costs.
Application deadlines are set for various cycles, with the next due date on February 12, 2025.
The total project period may not exceed 5 years.
Current and former PDs/PIs on major NIH research grants are not eligible.
Candidates may submit concurrent applications for research project grants, provided there is no substantial overlap.
Applications must include a detailed research plan, career development plan, and mentor's statement.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific merit, candidate's potential, and the quality of the mentorship.
Applications undergo peer review and are scored based on established criteria.
The program emphasizes mentorship and requires candidates to identify a primary mentor with relevant expertise.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to patient-oriented research and the ability to manage clinical trials.
Strong mentorship and a clear research plan are essential for success.
Failure to align research proposals with NIH HEAL Initiative goals may lead to rejection.