The Emerging Global Leader Award (K43 Independent Clinical Trial Required) funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides research support and protected time (three to five years) to a low- or middle-income country (LMIC) early career research scientist who holds a junior faculty position at an LMIC academic or research institution. This intensive, mentored research career development experience is expected to lead to an independently funded research career at the LMIC institution or in another LMIC. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) invites applications from LMIC scientists from any health-related discipline who propose career development activities and a research project that is relevant to the health priorities of their country under the mentorship of LMIC and U.S. mentors.
The award provides funding support for up to 5 years.
Funding Opportunity Number (FON): PAR-24-295
Applications are due December 3, 2026.