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Training, Career Development and Workforce Diversity


The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) utilizes a variety of granting mechanisms to support training of researchers at all career levels.  Information on grant mechanisms available for trainees at different career stages, NINDS-specific requirements for each mechanism, helpful tips related to grant submission, and important announcements related to training can be found on the NINDS Training, Career Development and Workforce Diversity Office website. Staff in the Training, Career Development and Workforce Diversity Office at NINDS not only develop and maintain training support mechanisms but also advise applicants before, during and after submission of an application.  Training opportunities are available in basic, clinical and translational research, for individual and institutional applicants.

More Information on the Training, Career Development and Workforce Diversity program area.

Funding Initiatives in this category:

For details on the initiatives below, please visit the NINDS Office of Training and Career Development

  • NINDS Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows in MD-PhD Programs (F31)
    Release Date: 2013-03-01, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (F31)  PAR-13-127  ]
  • NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22)
    Release Date: 2012-04-12, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [ (K22)  PAR-12-163  ]
  • Notice of Correction in the Instructions for the Submission of the Eligibility Certification Letter in PAR-12-163 NINDS Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K22)
    Release Date: 2012-04-12, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [ (K22)  NOT-NS-13-013  ]
  • Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Admin Supp)
    Release Date: 2012-04-06, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [  PA-12-149  ]
  • Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers (Admin Supp)
    Release Date: 2012-04-06, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [  PA-12-150  ]
  • NINDS Faculty Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research (K01)
    Release Date: 2012-04-03, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [ (K01)  PAR-12-152   ]
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (Parent F31)
    Release Date: 2011-02-10, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (F31)  PA-11-111   |   (F31)  PA-10-108 ]
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (Parent F31 - Diversity)
    Release Date: 2011-02-10, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [ (F31)  PA-11-112  ]
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (Parent F32)
    Release Date: 2011-02-10, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (F32)  PA-11-113   |   (F32)  PA-10-110 ]
  • Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Senior Fellows (Parent F33)
    Release Date: 2011-02-10, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (F33)  PA-11-114   |   (F33)  PA-10-111 ]
  • NINDS Diversity Research Education Grants in Neuroscience (R25)
    Release Date: 2010-10-22, Contact: Michelle Jones-London, Ph.D., [ (R25)  PAR-11-010  ]
  • Notification of NINDS Programmatic Priorities for Use of the K24 Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research Award
    Release Date: 2009-08-12, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (K24)  NOT-NS-09-016  ]
  • Change in NINDS Policy Regarding Salary Support on Individual Mentored Career Development (K) Awards when Applicants Receive an R01
    Release Date: 2009-08-07, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [  NOT-NS-09-015  ]
  • Extramural Pediatric Research Loan Repayment Program (LRP-PR): Program Specific Information
    Release Date: 2009-06-18, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [ (LRP-PR)  NOT-OD-09-109  ]
  • Announcing New Business Processes and Confirming the Transition of Individual National Research Service Award (NRSA) Fellowship (“F”) Applications to Electronic Submission
    Release Date: 2009-06-12, Contact: Stephen Korn, Ph.D., [  NOT-OD-09-106  ]