Clinical Pharmacology Research Training Program

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences supports research training in clinical pharmacology through a number of mechanisms. These programs emphasize the application of modern biomedical sciences--such as pharmacology, biostatistics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacogenetics, chemistry, molecular medicine, and cellular and molecular biology--to the study of drug action in humans. The programs are intended to produce a cadre of clinician-scientists with the ability to conduct basic and applied research in the laboratory and/or clinical setting.

Individual Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Support for up to 3 years of postdoctoral training in broad areas related to the scientific programs of NIGMS. Awarded to individuals with a Ph.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.M.D., D.O., D.V.M., Pharm.D. or comparable degree.

Institutional Postdoctoral Research Training Grants
Grants to institutions, which then select trainees. Primarily for trainees with an M.D. and Pharm.D. degrees, but may also include individuals with other professional degrees. Click here for a complete list of such NIGMS-funded clinical pharmacology training grants.

Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards in Clinical Pharmacology
Support for 3 to 5 years of supervised research and study for clinically trained professionals, primarily those with an M.D. or Pharm.D. degree, to encourage the development of outstanding academic physician-scientists.

Programs on the NIH Campus

Pharmacology Research Associate (PRAT) Program
A 3-year postdoctoral research training fellowship in the pharmacological sciences in a laboratory at NIH or the Food and Drug Administration.

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