NIH Training Grant Awards

Introduction to NIH Training Grant Awards

NIH Awards

Ensure availability of diverse and highly trained workforce to carry out  the nation’s biomedical, behavioral research and clinical research agenda

General Information

• Also known as Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA)
• Awarded to eligible institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for individuals
• Provide training funds for predoctoral and/or postdoctoral trainees
• Trainees appointed are not considered university employees
• Stipend levels and training-related expenses are set by NIH annually

Period of Support & Citizenship

Period of Support

• 5 years predoctoral level - individuals who have a baccalaureate degree and are enrolled in a doctoral program leading to either a Ph.D., a comparable research doctoral degree, or a combined clinical degree and Ph.D., 
• 3 years postdoctoral level - individuals who have received a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.C., D.O., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D., Eng.D., Dr. P.H., D.N.Sc., D.P.T., Pharm.D., N.D., D.S.W., Psy.D.

Citizenship

• US Citizens
• Non-citizen nationals of the United States
• Permanent Residents

Training Grants

Types of training grants

• Individual Training Grants (Fellowships)
• Institutional Training Grants

NIH Training Grants