Opportunity Information: Apply for PA 18 666
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31), funding opportunity number PA-18-666, is an NIH fellowship program designed to strengthen and broaden the nation`s health-related research workforce. Its central goal is to increase diversity in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research by supporting predoctoral students from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in these fields, including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic populations and individuals with disabilities. The program is built around the idea that diversity improves the quality, relevance, and reach of scientific discovery, especially in areas that directly affect human health.
This opportunity supports promising predoctoral researchers by funding a structured, mentored research training experience. Applicants are expected to propose a clearly defined research project in a health-related scientific area that aligns with the mission of one of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The fellowship is not just about paying for a project; it is meant to provide individualized research training under the guidance of an accomplished faculty sponsor. In practical terms, that means the fellow develops their skills through close mentorship, hands-on research, and a training plan that builds toward long-term success. NIH emphasizes that the mentored training supported by this award should meaningfully improve the applicant`s potential to become a productive, independent research scientist over time.
The funding instrument is a grant, and it falls under broad federal activity categories that include education and health (among others listed in the source data, such as environment, food and nutrition, and social services). The opportunity is administered by the National Institutes of Health, and it is associated with multiple CFDA numbers, reflecting that a wide range of NIH components may participate or support awards through their respective authorities. While the provided listing does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards, the core purpose and structure are clear: support predoctoral trainees who will benefit from intensive research mentorship and who will contribute to diversifying the research pipeline.
Eligibility in the source data is wide at the organizational level and includes public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits (both 501(c)(3) and non-501(c)(3)), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), and small businesses, as well as an "others" category. The announcement also explicitly highlights additional eligible applicant organization types and settings that are closely tied to the diversity mission, including Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISI), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and even non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign organizations). Overall, this is a training-focused NIH predoctoral fellowship aimed at helping talented students from underrepresented backgrounds build the research experience, mentorship, and trajectory needed for an independent scientific career.Apply for PA 18 666
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, environment, food and nutrition, health, income security and social services sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.307, 93.351, 93.361, 93.398, 93.846, 93.847, 93.853, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.879.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2018-02-15.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2019-02-22. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 18 668 Funding Number: PA 18 668 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) Apply for PA 18 671 Funding Number: PA 18 671 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) Apply for PA 18 670 Funding Number: PA 18 670 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA)Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 18 673 Funding Number: PA 18 673 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (Parent K08 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for PA 19 117 Funding Number: PA 19 117 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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| Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Apply for PA 19 119 Funding Number: PA 19 119 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required) Apply for PA 19 118 Funding Number: PA 19 118 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Administrative Supplement for Research on Sex/Gender Influences (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PA 19 165 Funding Number: PA 19 165 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) Apply for PA 19 195 Funding Number: PA 19 195 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32) Apply for PA 19 188 Funding Number: PA 19 188 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 19 191 Funding Number: PA 19 191 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Apply for PA 19 192 Funding Number: PA 19 192 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Research on the Health of Women of Understudied, Underrepresented and Underreported (U3) Populations An ORWH FY19 Administrative Supplement (Admin Supp Clinical Trial Optional) Apply for PA 19 205 Funding Number: PA 19 205 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $140,000 |
| PHS 2019-02 Omnibus Solicitation of the NIH, CDC, and FDA for Small Business Innovation Research Grant Applications (Parent SBIR [R43/R44] Clinical Trial Not Allowed Apply for PA 19 272 Funding Number: PA 19 272 Agency: National Institutes of Health Category: Education, Environment, Food and Nutrition, Health, Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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