KeyF
= Fellowship K
= Career DevelopmentR
= Research T
= TrainingP
= Program Project/Center
*LMIC = Low-and-Middle-Income Country
Alert:
For due dates on or after January 25, 2025, NIH is revising the fellowship review criteria used to evaluate fellowship applications and modifying the PHS Fellowship Supplemental Form to align with the restructured review criteria.
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The emphasis during these years is on acquiring the fundamental knowledge to master scientific research or clinical discipline. An experienced mentor is critical to successful training.
Established researchers are focused on their independent research, and use their broad knowledge and scientific expertise to impact public health and society at large.
Research during this period is increasingly sophisticated and independent. The selection of a mentor during this period is very important for its impact on the researcher's future professional career.