Types of Research Training and Career Development Funding Opportunities

The NIDCD’s research training and career development opportunities fall into two broad categories:

• Extramural support for research training and career development at institutions throughout the U.S. These include individual fellowships, institutional awards, career development awards, and other opportunities. For application details, see How to Apply for a Grant, Research Training, or Career Development Funding. Contacts:
  • Jaclyn Schurman, Au.D., Ph.D., Extramural Research Training Officer for Fellowship Programs (F Programs)
  • Alberto Rivera-Rentas, Ph.D., Extramural Research Training Officer (all other extramural programs)
• Intramural opportunities at NIDCD labs on the NIH campus in Bethesda, Maryland. Contacts: Elyssa Monzack, Ph.D., Training Director, and Melanie Barzik, Ph.D., Deputy Training Director.

Extramural fellowship (F program) applicants should email Jaclyn Schurman, Au.D., Ph.D., Extramural Research Training Officer for Fellowship Programs, with any questions. You are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Schurman before preparing an application. Include a biosketch in NIH format; a brief description of the project, including the aims (1 page), the population to be studied (as applicable), and the name of your mentor(s); and a statement on how the proposed project fits our strategic plan and our research areas and contributes to our mission. You will be informed if the project fits NIDCD requirements and will be accepted through the funding application process.

Extramural applicants for all other programs (R25, T, and K programs; NIH Loan Repayment Program; training-related administrative supplements) should email Alberto Rivera-Rentas, Ph.D., Extramural Research Training Officer, with any questions. You are strongly encouraged to contact Dr. Rivera-Rentas before preparing an application. Include a brief description of the project, including the aims (1 page) and a statement on how the proposed project fits our strategic plan and research areas and contributes to our mission. You will be informed if the project fits NIDCD requirements and will be accepted through the funding application process.

Intramural applicants (those interested in working on the NIH campus) should contact Elyssa Monzack, Ph.D., Training Director, and Melanie Barzik, Ph.D., Deputy Training Director, with any questions.

Eligibility by Education Level