health · HHS-NIH11

Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-076

638 days left

Award Range

$499K – $499K

Expected Awards

Deadline

July 7, 2028

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Lasker Clinical Research Scholar's Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. This NOFO encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program supports the research activities of clinical researchers during the early stages of their independent careers as they work to improve human health. The program offers the opportunity for a unique... $499,000-$499,000 per award; ~5 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

Nonprofits (501c3), Other Native American Tribal Organizations, County governments, Public universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, i...

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What This Grant Funds

This NOFO encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program. The program supports the research activities of clinical researchers during the early stages of their independent careers as they work to improve human health. The program offers the opportunity for a unique bridge between the NIH intramural and extramural research communities and contains two phases. In the first phase, Lasker Scholars will receive appointments for up to 5-7 years as tenure-track investigators within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets. In the second phase, successful scholars will receive up to 3 years of NIH support for their research at an extramural research institute, or can remain as an investigator within the intramural program.

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PAR-27-076-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/Foreign CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

County GovernmentsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsFor-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State Governments

Funding Details

Minimum Award: $499K
Maximum Award: $499K
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: August 31, 2026

Application Deadline: July 7, 2028 (638 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Lasker Scholar program administrator laskergrants@mail.nih.gov

laskergrants@mail.nih.gov

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