National Research Service Awards for
Senior Fellowships (F33)
(Established Researchers)
![]() This program enables
experienced scientists to change the direction of their research
careers, broaden their scientific background, acquire new research
capabilities, or enlarge their command of an allied research
field. Selection is by national competition.
When the fellowship begins, an applicant must have received
the Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D.,
D.Eng., DNSc., or equivalent degree. The applicant also must
have at least 7 subsequent years of relevant postdoctoral
research or professional training, and must have a sponsor
affiliated with a public or private institution with appropriate
facilities for the proposed training.
The applicant must arrange to work full-time with a particular
sponsor affiliated with an institution that has the staff
and facilities needed for the proposed training. Training
can be conducted abroad if the site provides opportunities
not available in the U.S. Applicants must be U.S. citizens,
noncitizen nationals, or permanent residents of the U.S.
Who is eligible? All experienced scientists interested
in changing the direction of their careers
The opportunities? Research training
Duration of support? Full-time for up to 2 years
Where? At research institutions
Applications due? April 8, August 8, and December
8
- The program is announced annually in the NIH Guide
to Grants and Contracts available by subscription or
by accessing the NIH
Website.
- The most
recent announcement can be found at the following URL:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-172.html
- The NHLBI Website also lists training programs under
the category Request for
Applications/Proposals & Program Announcements through
the application receipt date.
-
- Please note that the links indicated above are for
two different websites. To return to the NHLBI Research
Training and Career Development website, use the Internet
navigation "Back" button.
Stipend: Current
stipend and training-related expense levels for National
Research Service Award (NRSA) trainees are available at http://grants.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm.
Other allowable costs are tuition,
fees, health insurance, and travel to scientific meetings
("Notice of New NIH Policy for Funding of Tuition, Fees,
and Health Insurance on Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research
Service Awards" available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-093.html).
Payback: One month of payback for each month of training,
up to a maximum of 12 months. This requirement can be fulfilled
by teaching or research (a minimum of 20 hours per week) on
a continuous basis beginning within 2 years after support
ends.
How to apply: Individuals apply to the NIH using application
form PHS 416-1. The form is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/416/phs416.htm
or for further assistance contact:
Grants Information
Telephone (301) 435-0714
Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov
- Applications should be forwarded to:
- Center for Scientific Review
- National Institutes of Health
- Two Rockledge Center, Room 1040
- 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7710
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7710
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (for express/courier service)
-
- Please contact the following NHLBI staff member if
you have questions about this award:
- Charlotte A. Pratt, Ph.D.
- Program Director
- National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
- Two Rockledge Center, Room 10118
- 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7936
- Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7936
- Phone: (301) 435-0382
- FAX: (301) 480-5158
- Email: prattc@nhlbi.nih.gov
September 2007
|
