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NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Basic Experimental Studies with Humans (BESH) Required)
National Institutes of Health
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As of Jan 8, 2026
Eligible Applicants
Special district governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationState governmentsPrivate institutions of higher educationPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesCounty governmentsFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationCity or township governmentsOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Overview
The purpose of this NIH HEAL Initiative PAINCare Clinician Training Program(PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) (BESH)is to support a cohort of new and well-trained, independent investigators. The program will provide independent NIH research support during the early-career phase to help awardeesestablish independent research programs in areas support by the NIH HEAL InitiativesClinicalResearch in Pain Management program.
Eligibility Requirements
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
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