National Institute of
Institutional Career Development (K12)
NIGMS prioritizes Institutional Career Development Programs relevant to its mission that prepare postdoctoral researchers for the following career pathways:
- Clinician Scientist Research Independence (CSRI): Prepares postdoctoral clinician scientist scholars for independent, research careers in NIGMS-mission relevant clinical areas: anesthesiology, clinical pharmacology, and injury and critical illness.
- Academic Research and Teaching (ART): Prepares early career postdoctoral scholars for academic careers that combine rigorous research and state-of-the art teaching approaches.
Applications are accepted through the Parent Institutional Mentored Career Development Award (K12) Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) PA-27-030.
Additional information can be found on the NIGMS ICO Profile Page – Institutional Career Development.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to read the NOFO (including Related Notices in the Overview Section), Answers to Frequently Asked Questions, and consult with relevant NIGMS staff through email for the proposed program area to discuss eligibility and application requirements prior to submission. When submitting an application, it's important to follow all instructions and avoid issues that lead to noncompliance and withdrawal prior to review.
For questions contact:
NIGMS Clinician Scientist Research Independence: NIGMSK12_CSRI@nih.gov
NIGMS Academic Research and Teaching: NIGMSK12_ART@mail.nih.gov
Institutional Career Development Resources
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