Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Department of Health and Human Services
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
Funding
Award size
Not specified
Type
Grant
Dates
Deadline
Later
Posted
05/27/2026
Closes
2029-07-12
Eligibility
Eligibility
State governmentsCounty governmentsIndependent school districtsPrivate institutions of higher educationNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Special district governmentsSmall businessesPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesCity or township governmentsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)For profit organizations other than small businessesNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Program
Funding area
Health - HL
Opportunity #
PAR-27-062
Source
Status
Open
Market
Government
Level
Federal
Source
Grants.gov