Limited Competition: Institutional Mentored Research Career Development Program for the Clinical and Translational Science Awards Program
🏛 National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for institutions participating in or eligible for the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program network. Eligible applicants are academic medical centers and research institutions that can prepare postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independent clinical and translational science careers. The program supports institutional mentoring and career development initiatives, not individual researcher grants. Geographic scope is national, limited to eligible CTSA-affiliated institutions.
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Key dates
- Jul 20, 2026 Applications open
- Feb 12, 2027 Application deadline in 205 days
- Dec 15, 2027 Award announced
- Dec 15, 2027 Project start
Program description
The purpose of the Congressionally mandated Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program is to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into treatments, diagnostics, and health interventions that improve patient and public health by funding and coordinating a national network of academic medical centers that provide the infrastructure, expertise, training, and collaboration needed to move discoveries from the laboratory into clinical practice and community health. The purpose of the reissuance of the Institutional Mentored Research Career Development Program for the CTSA Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support institutional programs that prepare later-stage postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty committed to independent clinical and translational science careers for timely advancement and sustained research engagement.
Awards are made under the authorization of Sections 301 and 405 of the Public Health Service Act as amended (42 USC 241 and 284) and under Federal Regulations 42 CFR Part 52 and 2 CFR Part 200.
This is a Forecast for a Limited Competition that will invite application(s) from eligible organization(s) to apply. Please see Eligibility Section for additional information. In accordance with NIH standard peer-review processes, the application(s) will be peer-reviewed, and only meritorious application(s) will be considered for funding.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- NIH Application Form (SF-424 or electronic equivalent)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Support Letters
- Biographical Sketches of Key Mentors
- Organizational Capacity Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Division of Clinical Innovation, NCATS
- 📧 CTSATrainingNOFOsQuestions@mail.nih.gov
- 📞 Please contact via e-mail.
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.350 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$139,753,636
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$118,592,298
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$118,098,707
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$112,138,469
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$102,903,347
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$102,422,256
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$100,095,982
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$99,978,264
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$98,955,036
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$97,784,066
Top States by Funding
- CA 13 awards $652.0M
- NY 11 awards $506.1M
- MA 6 awards $321.4M
- NC 5 awards $313.7M
- OH 5 awards $162.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 93.350). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $595,597,945 | |
| 2025 | $626,227,752 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible CTSA Program institutions and academic medical centers can apply. Individual researchers cannot apply directly; institutions must submit on behalf of their programs.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is February 12, 2027. This is a fixed deadline, not rolling.
What activities does this grant support?
Funding supports institutional mentored research career development programs. These prepare postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty for independent clinical and translational science careers.
How competitive is this grant?
This is a limited competition restricted to eligible CTSA Program institutions. All meritorious applications undergo peer review.
What is the typical funding range?
Specific award amounts are not publicly specified in the forecast. Contact the NIH program officer for estimated funding levels.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your institution's existing CTSA infrastructure and mentoring capacity. Strong programs build on existing resources.
- Show a clear pipeline of postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty who will benefit from enhanced mentoring and career support.
- Align your program with the national CTSA Program goals of accelerating translation of discoveries into clinical practice.
- Include letters of commitment from institutional leadership and experienced mentors who will participate in the program.
- Describe specific career development activities, milestones, and metrics for tracking fellow and faculty advancement to independence.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Weak institutional commitment or unclear mentoring structure. Vague descriptions of how fellows transition to independence. Lack of alignment with CTSA Program's translational science mission.
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