U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
إدارة الغذاء والدواء الأمريكية (FDA)
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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:
Research project funding
Up to $600,000 per award.
Approved project costs
The budget can cover personnel, supplies, equipment and travel needed for the project, as approved by the funder.
Available Fields & Specializations
Supported academic disciplines and specialization fields eligible for application:
Available Study Programs & Tracks (2)
Reissue of RFA-FD-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
Reissue of RFA-FD-23-001- Clinical Studies of Orphan Products Addressing Unmet Needs of Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Required)
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-22-001 - Efficient and Innovative Natural History Studies Addressing Unmet Needs in Rare Diseases (R01 Clinical Trials Optional)
- The applicant is an eligible organization (university, research institute, hospital, company or non-profit), not an individual.
- A Principal Investigator with the expertise to lead the project, usually holding a doctorate (PhD, MD or equivalent).
- The organization is registered in SAM.gov (UEI), Grants.gov and NIH eRA Commons before applying.
- The proposal matches the research objectives of this specific announcement.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: Research project funding, Approved project costs.
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: Complete application package on Grants.gov (SF-424 forms), Project narrative / research strategy, Detailed budget and budget justification, CVs / biosketches of key personnel, Letters of support or commitment, if required by the announcement.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.fda.gov. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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