Food and Drug Administration
إدارة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The Food and Drug Administration scholarship program offers outstanding students and researchers the opportunity to continue their academic studies with financial support covering academic and research expenses.
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 (2)
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
Reissue of RFA-FD-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
Documents required for this scholarship
Check off prepared documents to track your application readiness:
This provider has 2 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: Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
- 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 20, 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.fda.gov. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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