Research Training and Career Development Opportunities
Welcome! NIMH is committed to research training and career development that prepares individuals to conduct innovative research in areas of program relevance that will advance the mission of the Institute.
Please note: NIH is revising the application and review criteria for fellowship applications, beginning with those submitted January 25, 2025 and beyond. Join NIH on September 19 to learn more about the changes being made to the fellowship application and review process.
Please contact the NIMH Research Training and Career Development representative in the appropriate Division before preparing an application.
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Other research training opportunities
For research training opportunities on the NIMH campus in Bethesda, see Research Conducted at NIMH (Intramural Research Program).
NIMH resources
- Contacts for Research Training and Career Development Programs
- NIMH Strategic Plan
- NAMHC Workgroup on Research Training Report
Featured announcements
- PA-23-189: Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
- PA-23-272: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)
- PA-23-271: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31-Diversity)
- PA-23-262: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship (Parent F32)
- PA-23-261: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)
- PA-23-260: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions with NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30)