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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PA-25-422

View the official notice on Grants.gov
569 days left (deadline May 7, 2028)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPA-25-422
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.398, 93.855, 93.839, 93.233, 93.113, 93.172, 93.173, 93.846, 93.879, 93.840, 93.286, 93.310, 93.847, 93.213, 93.837, 93.279, 93.307, 93.361, 93.866, 93.121, 93.865, 93.273, 93.838, 93.867, 93.853
PostedJun 12, 2025
DeadlineMay 7, 2028
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEnvironment
Last updated hereOct 16, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral (Parent F31) award is to enable promising predoctoral students will obtain individualized, mentored research training from outstanding faculty sponsors while conducting dissertation research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The proposed mentored research training must reflect the candidates dissertation research project and is expected to clearly enhance the individuals potential to develop into a productive, independent research scientist. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Private colleges and universities
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Small businesses
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations).

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 93.398, 93.855, 93.839, 93.233, 93.113, 93.172, 93.173, 93.846, 93.879, 93.840, 93.286, 93.310, 93.847, 93.213, 93.837, 93.279, 93.307, 93.361, 93.866, 93.121, 93.865, 93.273, 93.838, 93.867, 93.853 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Mar 26, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2026 93.855 1 $1,062,954,652 $1,062,954,652

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