National Institutes of Health
المعاهد الوطنية للصحة الأمريكية (NIH)
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The National Institutes of Health is a United States government agency and the primary federal center for biomedical and public health research. It offers training programs and research fellowships for international students and scientists to support advanced biomedical studies.
Funding Types & Coverage Benefits
This scholarship provides a comprehensive funding package covering your academic journey:
Direct Research Project Funding & Laboratory Costs
Comprehensive funding covering research costs, lab consumables, equipment, and data management.
Research Fellow Stipend & Living Allowance
Generous monthly research fellow stipend to support full-time dedication to the research project.
Scientific Publishing & International Conference Travel Support
Funding allocated for peer-reviewed journal publishing fees and international conference travel.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
Available Study Programs & Tracks (16)
INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Accelerating Research and Development of Next Generation Vaccines against Malaria - a Model for Mosquito-Borne Diseases (R61/R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Accelerating Discovery through Partnered Research with All of Us to Analyze Participant Biospecimens (X01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Discovery of in vivo Chemical Probes for the Nervous System (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Opportunities for Collaborative Research at the NIH Clinical Center (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Genomic Variant Interactions With Other Variants Or The Environment (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
Carcinogen Hazard Assessment Monographs Program (CHAMP) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Neural Ensembles & Used Substances (NExUS) Collaboratory: Building a Multimodal Inventory of Cell Ensembles Encoding the Effects of Addictive Substances (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Early-Stage Dissemination and Implementation Research in Communication Disorders (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
BRAIN Initiative Connectivity across Scales (BRAIN CONNECTS): Specialized Projects for Scalable Technologies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Early-Stage Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
GREGoRi Innovation Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Advanced Development and Validation of Emerging Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R33 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Computational Modeling and Analysis of the Impact of Genomic Variation on Function (UM1, Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Systematic Characterization of Genomic Variation to Assess Effects of Individual Variants on Genome Function and Phenotype (UM1 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
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This provider has 16 programmes with different requirements — choose a programme:
Requirements vary by program and intake — always confirm the final list on the official application page.
Eligibility & Admission Criteria
For the programme: INCLUDE Project: Exploratory/Developmental Research Awards for Down syndrome (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- Hold an accredited advanced academic degree (Master's, PhD, MD, or equivalent in the relevant field) with proven track record in independent scientific research.
- Submit a comprehensive and innovative research proposal detailing methodology, achievable scientific objectives, project timeline, and estimated budget.
- Official affiliation with an accredited university, research center, or academic/medical institution, or partnership with an eligible international entity.
- Full proficiency in English for scientific writing and academic communication, with adherence to ethical research standards and data integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Direct Research Project Funding & Laboratory Costs, Research Fellow Stipend & Living Allowance, Scientific Publishing & International Conference Travel Support.
Eligible levels: PhD.
The latest deadline we have is October 30, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Detailed Research Proposal & Work Plan, Academic Biosketch / Scientific CV, Letters of Reference / Recommendation from Academic Reviewers, Certified Academic Degrees and Official Transcripts, Institutional Letter of Support / Affiliation Proof, Valid International Passport Copy.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.nih.gov. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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