Funding Opportunities for Predoctoral Researchers
The following funding opportunities are available through NIMH for individuals in the predoctoral stage of training.
NIMH strongly encourages prospective applicants to consult with the NIMH Research Training and Career Development representative in the appropriate Division well in advance of preparing an application. The Program Officer will discuss the relevance of your proposed research to the Institute’s research priorities, provide guidance on the proposed research and training plans, and help identify the most appropriate funding opportunity for your research and training.
Please note: NIH is revising the application and review criteria for fellowship applications, beginning with those submitted January 25, 2025 and beyond.
| Links to Funded Award (NIH RePORTER)* | Funding Opportunity Information |
| F30 | Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral MD/PhD or Other Dual-Doctoral Degree Fellowship (Parent F30) |
* The NIH RePORTER is an electronic tool that allows users to search a repository of both intramural and extramural NIH-funded research projects.
Read the NIMH NRSA Fellowship FAQs to learn more.
NRSA Policy Updates – Applicants are strongly encouraged to review NRSA policy updates before submitting an application. Failure to follow relevant policies may lead you to submit an incomplete application, which will not be reviewed. Relevant policy notices can also be found in the “Related Notices” section of each funding announcement.