International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)
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The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) is designed to support advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty through intensive mentored research and career development experiences focused on biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research in low- and middle-income countries. Recipients will gain firsthand exposure to research environments abroad, spending significant time at designated LMIC sites under the guidance of senior mentors from both the U.S. and the host country. The program emphasizes leveraging unique research opportunities unavailable in the United States to generate generalizable knowledge that benefits health outcomes in both U.S. and LMIC populations. Participants are expected to build sustainable collaborative partnerships and develop the skills necessary to lead independent, competitive NIH-funded research programs with a global perspective. The award fosters long-term career growth by cultivating a deep understanding of international health research systems and promoting leadership in global health science. Through extended engagement, awardees will become future leaders capable of mentoring the next generation of investigators and strengthening international networks aligned with NIH research priorities. The initiative requires active participation in LMIC-based research and collaboration, ensuring that recipients emerge with the expertise and connections needed to drive impactful global health research. All applications and inquiries should be directed to the FIC IRSDA Program at fic-careerdev@nih.gov, with the opportunity forecasted for posting on July 2, 2026, under the National Institutes of Health.
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This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proposals will leverage special opportunities not present in the U.S. and result in generalizable knowledge applicable to the health of U.S. and LMIC populations. Recipients will be required to spend significant time at the LMIC research site and receive mentoring from senior U.S. and LMIC researchers. This experience will provide recipients with a deep understanding of the local research environment and foster collaborative relationships necessary to develop competitive independent NIH research proposals. A sustained period of research career development will enable recipients to become global leaders in their fields, serve as mentors to the next generation of investigators, and strengthen international networks that support NIH research investments.
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