Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33)

Background
The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Senior Fellowship (Parent F33) is issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It aims to support experienced scientists in making significant changes to their research careers or broadening their scientific expertise. The goal of this funding opportunity is to enhance health, extend life, and reduce illness and disability through fundamental knowledge about living systems.

Grant Details
The NRSA Individual Senior Fellowship provides support for experienced scientists with at least seven years of research experience beyond the doctorate. This enables them to take time from regular professional responsibilities for training that increases their scientific capabilities. The fellowship supports sabbatical experiences for established independent scientists seeking retraining or additional career development. Candidates may propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor but cannot lead an independent clinical trial themselves. The proposed research and training plans must provide a strong understanding of rigorous research design, experimental methods, quantitative approaches, and data analysis.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and foreign entities. Candidates must have a sponsoring organization with appropriate resources for the proposed research training. Individuals must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents with at least seven years of relevant research experience and an established independent research career.

Period of Performance
The fellowship support is typically requested for 2 years or less. Individuals are allowed up to 5 years of aggregate NRSA support at the predoctoral level and up to 3 years at the postdoctoral level.

Grant Value
The total value of the grant includes stipends commensurate with the recipient's base salary, tuition and fees, and an institutional allowance for fellowship-related expenses. Specific stipend levels are determined annually by NIH.

Place of Performance
The grant can be performed at various locations as determined by the sponsoring organization, including both domestic and foreign sites.