About This Scholarship
US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents enrolled in a biomedical or behavioral PhD program at a US institution. Must have NIH-eligible mentor and institution.
F31 is the standard predoctoral fellowship mechanism at NIH. Multiple institutes offer F31 awards. Builds your CV for future R01 applications.
Eligibility Requirements
- US citizen, national, or permanent resident
- Enrolled in a biomedical PhD program at a US institution
- NIH-eligible mentor and institution
- Research proposal must address health-relevant question
Application Timeline
Application Deadline
8 December 2026
Results Announced
31 May 2027
Programme Start
Varies — check official website
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (USA) cover?
$26,796 annual stipend + $16,000 institutional allowance for tuition and fees for up to 5 years of predoctoral research
Who is eligible for the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (USA)?
US citizens, nationals, and permanent residents enrolled in a biomedical or behavioral PhD program at a US institution. Must have NIH-eligible mentor and institution.
When is the deadline for the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (USA)?
The deadline is 8 December 2026. Results are announced around 31 May 2027.
What fields of study does the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (USA) cover?
The scholarship covers: Medicine & Health Sciences, Natural Sciences.
Is there anything special about the NIH F31 Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship (USA)?
F31 is the standard predoctoral fellowship mechanism at NIH. Multiple institutes offer F31 awards. Builds your CV for future R01 applications.
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