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About This Grant
The purpose of the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is to support rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for up to three years for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. Candidates must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral position or no more than two years after their postdoctoral training begins (resubmissions included). The ACE K32 will foster early, goal-directed planning and encourage innovative applications with the potential for a significant impact on scientific research and career development. Inclusion of preliminary data are not required as the ACE K32 emphasizes innovative research ideas and thoughtful plans for training and mentorship that will facilitate the development of the postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
Grant Summary
Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality. Applications are due 2029-07-12 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
Requirements
- must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral position or no more than two years after their postdoctoral training begins (resubmissions included)
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2029-07-12
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to municipality. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provide?
Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) deadline?
Applications for Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) are due 2029-07-12 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
To apply for Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.