NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Clinical Trials Required)

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Opportunity number
PAR-24-217
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Categories
  • Education
  • Food and Nutrition
  • Health
  • Income Security and Social Services
Eligible applicants
  • Other
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • Independent School Districts
  • County Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Small Businesses
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Special District Governments
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
  • State Governments
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • City/Township Governments
  • For Profit Organizations
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The NIH HEAL Initiative PainCare Clinician Training Program (PCTP) Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08 - Clinical Trials Required) seeks to support early-career clinician-scientists in establishing independent research programs focused on pain management within the NIH HEAL Initiative's clinical research framework. Administered by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, this opportunity is open to a broad range of applicant types, including higher education institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, tribal organizations, and government entities. Award recipients must design and conduct hypothesis-driven clinical trials investigating innovative pain management approaches, with projects expected to advance understanding and treatment options for patients suffering from pain conditions. Evaluation criteria emphasize the scientific merit and significance of the proposed research, technical adequacy of the study design, investigator competency and qualifications, availability of appropriate facilities and resources, and relevance to the NIH HEAL Initiative's clinical research priorities. The application deadline is January 22, 2026, with applications requiring submission through Grants.gov using standard NIH forms and undergoing rigorous peer review by scientific authorities and relevant NIH advisory councils.

Specific award values and project durations are determined based on individual merit review and available funding; however, similar K-series career development awards typically provide support for 3-5 year project periods with annual funding levels varying by institution and research scope. This opportunity is funded through multiple NIH institutes and centers, including the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of pain research. Research activities are expected to be conducted at the applicant organization's facilities across the United States, enabling diverse institutional participation in advancing clinical pain management science.

Synopsis

The purpose of this NIH HEAL Initiative PAIN Care Clinician Training Program: PCTP): Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Awards (K08) (Clinical Trials Required) 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 awardees establish independent research programs in areas support by the NIH HEAL Initiatives Clinical Research in Pain Management program.

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