Established Clinician Investigator Award to Support Mentoring (KS1)
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for established clinician investigators who mentor early-career clinician research scientists. Applicants must be clinical researchers with a record of peer-reviewed research and strong mentoring experience. The award supports protected time—typically 25–40% effort—dedicated to high-quality mentoring activities. Applicants must be affiliated with a research institution capable of administering NIH funds.
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Key dates
- Aug 13, 2026 Applications open
- Oct 12, 2027 Application deadline in 357 days
- Jul 1, 2028 Award announced
- Jul 1, 2028 Project start
Program description
The Established Clinician Investigator Award to Support Mentoring provides support to established clinician investigators for a sustained period of protected time to provide high-quality mentoring to early-career clinician research scientists.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (R&R) Application Form
- Project Narrative (mentoring plan, career goals)
- Biographical Sketch (NIH format)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Mentee Support Document (current and past trainees)
- Institutional Commitment Letter
- References/Letters of Support
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Biomedical Research Workforce
- 📧 NIHTrain@mail.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via email
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.113 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$200,640,187
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$49,744,439
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$34,621,574
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$33,491,440
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$32,769,976
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$32,623,202
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$31,997,307
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$31,263,603
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$29,228,555
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$29,027,951
Top States by Funding
- NC 11 awards $374.6M
- NY 11 awards $190.4M
- CA 8 awards $121.7M
- MA 5 awards $53.1M
- WA 3 awards $49.1M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.113). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $445,816,844 | |
| 2025 | $465,862,818 | |
| 2026 est. | $40,301,265 |
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply?
Established clinician investigators with demonstrated research productivity and mentoring track record. You must be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident.
What is the funding timeline?
Deadline is October 12, 2027. Award typically covers 5 years of support for dedicated mentoring.
What activities are supported?
Protected time for mentoring early-career clinician scientists. Mentee support, professional development, and structured mentoring programs are eligible.
Is this a competitive award?
Yes. Review panels assess research record, mentoring plan, mentee portfolio, and institutional commitment to mentoring infrastructure.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary by field and institution. Budget typically includes salary support, mentee development costs, and limited administrative expenses.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Show a robust track record of mentoring prior early-career clinician scientists with evidence of their career progression.
- Clearly articulate protected time allocation—specify the percentage of effort dedicated to mentoring activities.
- Provide letters from trainees/mentees describing their mentoring experience and career outcomes.
- Develop a structured, evidence-based mentoring plan with defined goals, strategies, and evaluation methods.
- Address institutional infrastructure supporting mentoring (seminars, workshops, accountability mechanisms).
⚠️ Common mistakes
Vague mentoring plans lacking specific strategies, goals, or evaluation metrics. Insufficient evidence of prior mentoring impact or trainee success. Inadequate institutional support or protected time commitment from department.
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