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Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)

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The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1), issued by the National Institutes of Health under the Department of Health and Human Services, is designed to support candidates with research doctoral degrees in their pursuit of future research independence. The award provides up to five years of protected time for intensive career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. This opportunity is currently listed as a forecast with a posted date of August 13, 2026. Interested parties can contact the Division of Biomedical Research Workforce via email at [email hidden] for further information.

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NIH KR1 award provides five-year mentored research support for doctoral candidates seeking independence.

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Department Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

NAICS

541715 - Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)

Place of Performance

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PostedAug 13

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AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

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Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Health And Human Services → National Institutes Of Health

Office AddressUSA

Contacts

Division of Biomedical Research Workforce

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The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award is expected to prepare candidates with research doctoral degrees for future research independence.

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