The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the availability of grants for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program, aimed at supporting early-stage independent clinical researchers. This program offers a unique opportunity for tenure-track appointments within the NIH Intramural Research Program with independent research budgets for up to 5-7 years. Successful scholars may receive up to 3 additional years of NIH support for research at extramural facilities or continue as investigators within the intramural program. Eligible applicants include various organizations and institutions as detailed in the funding opportunity announcement. For further information and application instructions, visit the NIH grants website or contact grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Opportunity ID: 353953
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-202 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program (Si2/R00 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.173 — Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.213 — Research and Training in Complementary and Integrative Health 93.233 — National Center on Sleep Disorders Research 93.307 — Minority Health and Health Disparities Research 93.398 — Cancer Research Manpower 93.837 — Cardiovascular Diseases Research 93.838 — Lung Diseases Research 93.839 — Blood Diseases and Resources Research 93.840 — Translation and Implementation Science Research for Heart, Lung, Blood Diseases, and Sleep Disorders 93.853 — Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.855 — Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research 93.865 — Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.879 — Medical Library Assistance |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 02, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Aug 30, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 05, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $ |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments City or township governments County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This FOA encourages applications for the Lasker Clinical Research Scholars Program for the purpose of supporting the research activities during the early stage careers of independent clinical researchers. 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 facility; or, the Scholar can be considered to remain as an investigator within the intramural program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-202.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023 | PKG00286203 | Jul 30, 2024 | Aug 30, 2024 | {‘Opportunity Package ID:’: ‘PKG00286203’, ‘Opening Date:’: ‘Jul 30, 2024’, ‘Assistance Listings:’: ‘Aug 30, 2024’, ‘Closing Date:’: ‘Aug 30, 2024’, ‘Competition ID Title:’: ‘Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023’, ‘Agency Contact Information:’: ‘eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/’, ‘Who Can Apply:’: ‘Organization Applicants’} | Preview | Apply | eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/ | Organization Applicants |