How much funding does Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1) provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)?

This is a forecast opportunity; the agency expects applications to close October 12, 2027.

Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)

Q: Who is eligible for Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)?

Eligible applicants: State governments; Tribal governments; School districts; Tribal organizations; City & township governments; Special district governments; Public colleges & universities; Private colleges & universities.

National Institutes of Health

Federal

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Forecast — expected October 12, 2027

Forecast by the agency; not yet open

Grant Type

Federal

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Not stated
Next expected: October 12, 2027
Tracked since: September 2026

Forecast: expected to post July 13, 2027; applications expected due October 12, 2027.

Source: Grants.gov forecast for this opportunity.

Can we apply?

Check your organization against each line. Taken from the listing; confirm with the funder's guidelines.

Eligible organizations

State governments
Tribal governments
School districts
Tribal organizations
City & township governments
Special district governments
Public colleges & universities
Private colleges & universities

Geography

Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S.

Other requirements

Other Eligible Applicants.
Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Not eligible / not funded

Not eligible: Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.
Not eligible: Organizations are not eligible to apply.

Overview

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.

Full eligibility text

Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.