Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This NIH career development award (K32) supports up to three years of mentored research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars, with applications submitted around the start of…
- Deadline
- Jul 12, 2029
- Posted
- May 27, 2026
- Award amount
- Amount not specified
- Focus areas
- Health
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In plain English
This NIH career development award (K32) supports up to three years of mentored research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars, with applications submitted around the start of the postdoctoral position. It is an institutional/mentored mechanism aimed at developing future independent investigators, so it suits universities and research institutions. Only domestic U.S. organizations may apply; foreign organizations are not eligible, though foreign components are allowed.
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Who can apply
Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
About this grant
The purpose of the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is to support rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for up to three years for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. Candidates must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral position or no more than two years after their postdoctoral training begins (resubmissions included). The ACE K32 will foster early, goal-directed planning and encourage innovative applications with the potential for a significant impact on scientific research and career development. Inclusion of preliminary data are not required as the ACE K32 emphasizes innovative research ideas and thoughtful plans for training and mentorship that will facilitate the development of the postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
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