NINDS Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Training of Postdoctoral Fellows
Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Funding is limited to the first 3 years of a candidate's activity in a specific laboratory or research environment.
To support outstanding scientific training of highly promising postdoctoral candidates with outstanding mentors.
To foster innovative research ideas and enhance the candidates' potential to develop into independent researchers.
Postdoctoral candidates in neuroscience.
Mentors and sponsoring institutions.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and federal government agencies.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are also eligible to apply.
Eligible applicants can be from the U.S. or foreign organizations.
Projects must focus on innovative research ideas that have the potential for significant impact.
Applications should incorporate strong training in quantitative reasoning and experimental design.
No specific budget information is provided; however, funding is limited to the first 3 years of postdoctoral training.
Candidates can apply from approximately 12 months prior to starting their postdoctoral position to within 12 months after starting.
Resubmissions are allowed up to 18 months after starting the postdoctoral position.
Candidates may not hold a Kirschstein-NRSA fellowship concurrently with another federally sponsored fellowship.
Applications must follow the Fellowship (F) instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on the candidate's goals, preparedness, potential, research training plan, and commitment from sponsors.
Applications will undergo peer review and will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project will be a primary consideration.
The program emphasizes early applications and discourages the inclusion of preliminary data.
Applications proposing postdoctoral experiences in the same lab or with the same mentor as prior training will not be considered.
Candidates are encouraged to apply before joining the proposed laboratory to facilitate planning.
Strong mentorship and a well-conceived training plan are critical for success.
Strong mentorship and a clear training plan are essential.
Including preliminary data in applications is discouraged.
Apply early within the eligibility window to maximize funding duration.
Highlight innovative research ideas and strong training plans.