Limited Competition: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program

The National Institutes of Health, under the Department of Health and Human Services, is forecasting a limited competition for the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grant aimed at advancing clinical and translational science. This initiative supports accredited academic medical centers in developing comprehensive training programs for predoctoral and postdoctoral researchers, equipping them with the skills and infrastructure necessary to translate scientific discoveries into effective patient care and public health interventions. The program is aligned with the broader Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) initiative, which fosters a national network of institutions dedicated to accelerating the movement of research from laboratory to clinic and community. 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 invited through the limited competition may submit applications, which will undergo standard NIH peer review to determine merit and funding eligibility. The opportunity is managed by the Division of Clinical Innovation at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, with inquiries directed to a designated point of contact. The forecast was posted on July 20, 2026, and interested parties are encouraged to review eligibility criteria and application guidelines through the official Grants.gov portal.