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International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)

National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

At a glance

International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA) is a forecasted federal grant opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (Department of Health and Human Services). The agency's forecast estimates an application due date of February 9, 2027; forecast dates can change. Applicant types listed as eligible include public colleges & universities and private colleges & universities. Cost sharing is not required. It is funded under Assistance Listing 93.989 (International Research and Research Training).

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Posted
Jul 2, 2026
Est. close date
Feb 9, 2027
Est. award date
Dec 1, 2027
Award floor
Not specified
Award ceiling
Not specified
Est. total funding
Not specified
Expected awards
Not specified
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding instrument
Grant
Opportunity category
Discretionary
Fiscal year
FY2028

Who can apply

  • Public colleges & universities
  • Private colleges & universities

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Official synopsis as published by the agency, formatted for readability.

This initiative will provide salary and research support to advanced U.S. postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty for intensive mentored research and career development activities focused on biomedical, behavioral, and/or clinical research in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Proposals will leverage special opportunities not present in the U.S. and result in generalizable knowledge applicable to the health of U.S. and LMIC populations. Recipients will be required to spend significant time at the LMIC research site and receive mentoring from senior U.S. and LMIC researchers. This experience will provide recipients with a deep understanding of the local research environment and foster collaborative relationships necessary to develop competitive independent NIH research proposals. A sustained period of research career development will enable recipients to become global leaders in their fields, serve as mentors to the next generation of investigators, and strengthen international networks that support NIH research investments.

Assistance Listing

What is an ALN?

Reported obligations under ALN 93.989

Historical data · not a prediction
FY24$67M
FY25$69.7M
FY26$70.4M est.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 93.989. Program-wide totals, not awards from this specific opportunity.

Agency contact (as published)

FIC IRSDA Program
FIC-CareerDev@nih.gov
Please contact via e-mail.

Quick answers

Is “International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)” open for applications yet?

Not yet. It is a forecast — an agency's advance notice of an expected opportunity. The agency estimates posting the full notice around December 1, 2026. Forecast details and dates can change.

Who is eligible to apply for “International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)”?

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible: Public colleges & universities and Private colleges & universities. Additional restrictions may apply; review the full notice.

How do I apply for “International Research Scientist Development Award (IRSDA)”?

Applications are submitted through the official source, not through GrantsJunction. Open the official notice on Grants.gov (opportunity PAR-28-040), and review the full announcement and application package. Organizations applying through Grants.gov generally need an active SAM.gov registration and a Grants.gov account, which can take several weeks to set up.

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