Limited Competition: Institutional Mentored Research Career Development Program for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program

The National Institutes of Health is forecasting a limited competition for the Institutional Mentored Research Career Development Program under the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program, aimed at advancing the careers of later-stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty dedicated to independent research in clinical and translational science. The program seeks to establish institutional frameworks that provide structured mentoring, training, and research support to ensure timely progression and long-term engagement in transformative health research that bridges laboratory discoveries with real-world patient and public health outcomes. Funding is authorized under Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act and governed by federal regulations including 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200. Only eligible organizations may apply, and submissions will undergo standard NIH peer review, with awards granted exclusively to meritorious proposals. This funding opportunity is part of the broader Congressionally mandated CTSA initiative designed to build a nationwide network of academic medical centers equipped to accelerate the translation of scientific innovation into clinical and community health improvements. The forecast was posted on July 20, 2026, and inquiries should be directed to the Division of Clinical Innovation at NCATS via the designated email address. All applications must comply with NIH guidelines and are subject to the terms of a limited competition, with no public solicitation beyond the eligible pool of institutions.