National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) F31 - Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research

Guidance on crafting a strong application for NIH NRSA F31 fellowships, focusing on diversity in health research.

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DeadlineApril 8, August 8, December 8 (New/Resubmissions); May 7, September 7, January 7 (AIDS)

Award amountContribution to tuition and fees

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

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Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (F 31)

NIH NRSA F31 fellowship supports mentored research for predoctoral students in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences for up to 5 years.

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Deadline

April 8, August 8, December 8 (New/Resubmissions); May 7, September 7, January 7 (AIDS)

Award amount

Stipend, tuition, fees, and institutional allowance provided annually.

Eligibility

Promising predoctoral students in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences.; Must be at dissertation research stage.; Citizen, non-citizen national, or permanent resident of the U.S.; Support limited to first 6 years of Ph.D. research training.

Requirements

Identify a sponsor before submission.; High academic performance in sciences.; Commitment to a career as an independent research scientist.; Full-time research training at time of award.

Application materials

NIH biosketch; Specific aims page

How to apply

Contact NIMH Research Training and Career Development representative several months before deadline.; Submit application through appropriate channels.

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NIMH Research Training and Career Development Program Officer

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