NIGMS Joins Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Fellowship

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Published March 19th, 2026

Detected March 19th, 2026

Summary

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has announced its participation in the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) program, as detailed in PA-25-422. This notice updates the funding opportunity to include NIGMS scientific and grants management contacts for fellowship inquiries.

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What changed

The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) has issued a notice to inform applicants of its participation in the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) program, identified as PA-25-422. This participation is effective immediately and adds NIGMS as a participating organization within the fellowship program. The notice specifically updates the funding opportunity to include NIGMS scientific and grants management contacts for potential fellows.

This change primarily affects prospective predoctoral fellows interested in pursuing research in areas supported by NIGMS. While the core aspects of the fellowship remain unchanged, applicants should now direct relevant inquiries to the newly listed NIGMS contacts. The notice serves as an informational update rather than a change in regulatory requirements or compliance obligations for institutions or individuals beyond updating contact information for inquiries.

What to do next

Review updated contact information for NIGMS scientific and grants management staff regarding the F31 fellowship.

Source document (simplified)

Notice of NIGMS Participation in PA-25-422 "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)" Notice Number: NOT-GM-26-002

Key Dates

Release Date: March 19, 2026

Related Announcements

June 13, 2025 - Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31). See PA-25-422.

Issued by

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Purpose

This Notice informs applicants that the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) is participating in PA-25-422, "Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31)" effective immediately.

The following text has been added to reflect the participation of NIGMS in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO):

Part 1. Overview Information

Components of Participating Organizations

National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Assistance Listing Number(s)

93.859

The Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements, and Staff Contacts has been updated to add the following NIGMS scientific and grants management contacts:

| National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)

Scientific/Research Contact(s)

Email: **** [email protected]

Financial/Grants Management Contact(s) Email: [email protected] |
All other aspects of the NOFO remain the same.

Inquiries

Please direct all inquiries to:

NIGMS F31
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Email: [email protected]

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Overview Information Components of Participating Organizations Assistance Listing Number(s) Table of IC-Specific Information, Requirements, and Staff Contacts