Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

Ceiling: $840,000
Applications Due: May 28, 2026
Federal
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (National Institutes of Health)

This grant provides funding for junior faculty members to develop their research careers in women's health through mentorship and interdisciplinary studies, including opportunities to lead or participate in clinical trials.

Description

The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH) and participating NIH Institutes and Centers invite institutional career development award applications for Building Interdisciplinary Research Careers in Women's Health (BIRCWH) Career Development Programs, hereafter termed "Programs". Programs will support mentored research career development of junior faculty members, known as BIRCWH Scholars, who have recently completed clinical training or postdoctoral fellowships, and who will be engaged in interdisciplinary basic, translational, behavioral, clinical, and/or health services research relevant to the health of women and, where appropriate, the use of both sexes to better understand the influence of sex as a biological variable on health and disease. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) allows appointment of Scholars (K12) proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial; or proposing a separate ancillary clinical trial; or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, as part of their research and career development.

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
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Eligible Entities
State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, Public housing authorities, Nonprofits

Funding

Program Funding
Award Ceiling
$840,000
Award Floor
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Timing

Posted Date
February 27, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
May 28, 2026

Funder

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Source Type
Federal
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