National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award (KR1)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Opens Jul 13, 2027 · due about Oct 12, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- State government, Tribal government, School district, Tribal organization, City or town government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Public college or university, Private college or university, Larger business, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Small business, County government, and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
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How this fits you
- Available in Gibson County (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 62
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/4555ed2e-9e7f-4e23-af38-0ef0b9e892d3 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/3d063fc7-ebfd-4716-9b1f-47ff7b421ab0
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About this grant
The Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award provides support for a sustained period of protected time (up to five years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The award is expected to prepare candidates with research doctoral degrees for future research independence.
Who can apply, from the official notice
Other Eligible ApplicantsNative American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;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.
Writing the need statement? Gibson County facts with citations.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
26 awards to Tennessee groups in 5 counties since 1975 · 0 in Gibson County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $11.2M | 1975 |
| University of Memphis | Memphis, Shelby County | $4.3M | 2010 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.9M | 2019 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.6M | 2024 |
| University of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.8M | 2021 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.7M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.6M | 1992 |
| University of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.2M | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | $1.9M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.9M | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $1.8M | 2017 |
| Foundation Instruments Inc | Collierville, Shelby County | $1.4M | 2019 |
Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 36 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Gibson County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | Emory University | $284K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Emory University | $260K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $232K | 2026 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Emory University | $224K | 2023 |
| Ut-Battelle LLC | Oak Ridge | Cornell University | $189K | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Emory University | $179K | 2024 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Emory University | $158K | 2026 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville, Knox County | Emory University | $142K | 2025 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | University of California, Davis | $141K spent that year | 2023 |
| State of Tennessee | Nashville | The Regents of the University of California, Davis | $120K spent that year | 2025 |
| University of Tennessee | Memphis, Shelby County | University of California, Davis | $113K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $99K spent that year | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
About the federal program
Environmental Health, also called “National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences”
Program number 93.113 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to stated program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific and...
Match
None required (federal program listing).