Grant opportunity
SPIRIT NIH StrokeNet Fellowship 2027-2028
The SPIRIT regional coordinating centre is recruiting a 2027-2028 NIH StrokeNet fellow to complete mentored clinical stroke research and structured research training.
- Funder
- Southern New England Partnership in Stroke Research, Innovation and Treatment (SPIRIT)
- Applications close 1 September 2026
- Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
- Award
- USD 50,000 salary-and-fringe contribution with 50% protected research time for one year
- Applicant
- Eligible clinical trainees or early-career clinicians at SPIRIT academic centres and performance sites who have an interest in stroke clinical research, an approved mentor and 50 percent protected research time.
- Discipline
- Health and Biomedical Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Aug 10, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The fellowship prepares future stroke clinical researchers through a mentored project, StrokeNet learning activities, professional development and presentation of research in progress from July 2027 to June 2028.
Who can apply
Candidates must be based within the SPIRIT network, identify a qualified mentor, demonstrate clinical-research commitment and secure departmental support that guarantees 50 percent research time and supplements the award where necessary.
What it supports
- Mentored stroke clinical research project
- StrokeNet grand rounds, webinars, journal clubs and learning community
- Research proposal, training plan and progress presentation
Funding and duration
- USD 50,000 inclusive of salary and fringe.
- The home department must ensure the fellow has a total of 50 percent protected research time.
Applications close 1 September 2026
Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026
How to apply
Prepare the letters of support, research proposal, training plan, NIH biosketch and CV listed on the official page and submit them through the specified SPIRIT route by 1 September 2026.
Call details
Source-based overview
The SPIRIT StrokeNet Fellowship combines protected research time with a structured national training environment. The selected fellow will work with a mentor, complete a clinical research project and engage fully in StrokeNet educational and professional-development activities.
Eligibility
Candidates must be based within the SPIRIT network, identify a qualified mentor, demonstrate clinical-research commitment and secure departmental support that guarantees 50 percent research time and supplements the award where necessary.
Funding and benefits
USD 50,000 inclusive of salary and fringe.
The home department must ensure the fellow has a total of 50 percent protected research time.
Themes and supported activities
Mentored stroke clinical research project
StrokeNet grand rounds, webinars, journal clubs and learning community
Research proposal, training plan and progress presentation
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 1 September 2026: Applications close 1 September 2026: Sep 1, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Prepare the letters of support, research proposal, training plan, NIH biosketch and CV listed on the official page and submit them through the specified SPIRIT route by 1 September 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.