Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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If you're an early-career researcher ready to lead your own lab and can design a clinical trial, this NIH award funds your independence and research program launch.
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What this is
The K43 is a career development award for early-stage researchers ready to transition to independent research leadership, particularly those with international or global health research interests. Applicants must propose an independent clinical trial as a core component of their research plan. This is a reissue aligning with updated NIH clinical trials policies. The program supports salary, equipment, and research costs to help new investigators establish their independent research programs.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants typically include university-affiliated researchers, non-profit organizations, and individual investigators in the U.S. or with U.S. institutional affiliation. Applicants must demonstrate readiness to establish independent research leadership and commit to conducting a clinical trial. Consult the full 'Additional Information on Eligibility' section in the program announcement for specific organization type restrictions.
Eligible applicant types
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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This is a reissue of the Emerging Global Leader Program (K43) to align with the clinical trials policy.
Topics: career development award · clinical trial research · early-career investigator · independent research program · global health research · nih k43
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