Applications are currently being accepted for the NIH Fogarty International Research Scientist Development Award 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to clikc here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About NIH Fogarty International Research Scientist Development Award
The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) provides support and protected time (three to five years) to advanced postdoctoral U.S. research scientists and recently-appointed U.S. junior faculty (applicants must be at least two years beyond conferral of doctoral degree) for an intensive, mentored research career development experience.
Benefits of NIH Fogarty International Research Scientist Development Award
- Salary support: The NIH will contribute up to $100,000 per year toward the salary of the career award recipient. The total salary requested must be based on a full-time staff appointment. The salary must be consistent both with the established salary structure at the institution and with salaries actually provided by the institution from its own funds to other staff of equivalent qualifications, rank, and responsibilities in the department concerned. Further guidance on budgeting for career development salaries is provided in the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
- Research support: The NIH will contribute up to $40,000 per year toward the research development costs of the award recipient. Funds may be used for the expenses described in the NOFO.
NIH Fogarty International Research Scientist Development Award Requirements
- Some current and former NIH PDs/PIs are not eligible.
- Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who hold a research or health-professional doctoral degree and have at least two years of research experience beyond receipt of their doctoral degree.
- Individuals who are have already received independent research funding are not eligible for the IRSDA.
- Candidates are required to have both U.S. and LMIC primary mentors.
- Candidates are required to spend a minimum of 50 percent of the total project period physically in-country conducting research at the LMIC institution.
- Applicants should demonstrate that they are committed to an independent research career in global health, and justify the need for three to five years of mentored research experience in order to become an independent research scientist.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
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