The NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08) is designed to help individuals with clinical doctoral degrees develop their research careers in health-related fields. It offers support and dedicated time for intensive, supervised research training in biomedical and behavioral research, including translational research. This program aims to prepare researchers to significantly contribute to the nation's health-related research needs.
Who it's for: This grant is for individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who are looking to advance their research careers in health-related fields. Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions and organizations, such as universities, tribal governments, nonprofits, and small businesses.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Lack of a clinical doctoral degree
- Not conducting an independent clinical trial
- Application submitted after the deadline of May 8, 2027
- Ineligible organization type
What You May Need
- Clinical doctoral degree
- Detailed research proposal
- Mentorship plan
- Institutional support letter
- Budget justification
- Proof of eligibility from the institution
- Curriculum vitae or resume
- Letters of recommendation
- Human subjects protection plan
- Data sharing plan
Cautions
- Ensure the research proposal aligns with NIH's health-related research priorities.
- The applicant must be able to conduct an independent clinical trial.
- Carefully follow NIH guidelines for application submission.
- Verify that the institution is eligible to apply.
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Use of Funds
The funds from this grant can be used to support the researcher's salary, research expenses, and other costs associated with the supervised research career development experience. This includes costs related to conducting the research and any necessary training or mentorship activities.
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2024
- Deadline
- May 8, 2027(421 days)
- Archive Date
- Jun 7, 2027
- Last Updated
- Jan 23, 2026
Application Checklist
- Review the full grant announcement on the official source
- Confirm your organization's eligibility
- Check if registration on SAM.gov/Grants.gov is required
- Gather required documents (budgets, financials, etc.)
- Identify matching funds if cost-sharing is required
- Draft project narrative and work plan
- Get required internal approvals and signatures
- Submit application before the deadline