The International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) aims to support advanced postdoctoral U.S. research scientists and recently-appointed U.S. junior faculty in developing their research careers in low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) over three to five years. Eligible applicants include individuals from public and private higher education institutions, as well as specific minority-serving institutions, provided they are at least two years post-doctorate. Application details are not specified in the provided text, but interested candidates should refer to the full opportunity announcement for further instructions.
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The purpose of the International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) is to provide support and protected time (three to five years) to advanced postdoctoral U.S. research scientists and recently-appointed U.S. junior faculty (applicants must be at least two years beyond conferral of doctoral degree) for an intensive, mentored research career development experience in a low- or middle-income country (LMIC), as defined by the World Bank (http://data.worldbank.org/about/country-classifications/country-and-lending-groups, including "low-income," "lower-middle-income," and "upper-middle-income"...
countries) leading to an independently-funded research career focused on global health. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications from postdoctoral research scientists and junior faculty from any health-related discipline who propose career development activities and a research project that is relevant to the health priorities of the LMIC under the mentorship of LMIC and U.S. mentors.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Education
Public and state institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
Miscellaneous
Other
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following:
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; 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
Grantor contact information
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NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov
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See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
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