Mentorship and Training for Early-Career Investigators

The contract titled Mentorship and Training for Early-Career Investigators is a subcontract issued by the National Institutes of Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, under the Department of Health and Human Services, aimed at building research capacity through structured mentorship programs. It requires the development and delivery of targeted mentorship initiatives for junior scientists and medical professionals actively participating in related research studies, with a focus on enhancing their skills, knowledge, and long-term contributions to the scientific community. The primary place of performance is Bethesda, Maryland, with the NAICS code 611430 indicating that the work falls under other schools and instruction, specifically emphasizing professional and management development training. The solicitation was posted on May 12, 2026, with a response deadline of May 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, leaving a limited window for potential applicants to submit proposals. While no set-aside provisions are specified, the effort is clearly designed to support workforce development within biomedical and clinical research fields. The contract does not include a designated point of contact, and the address details are limited to the performance location, suggesting that communications may need to be directed through official NIH channels. Proposers must align their programs with the NIH NHLBI’s broader mission to strengthen early-career research capabilities and ensure sustainable scientific advancement.