The LEAD Global Training Program is not currently accepting applications at this time.

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Overview of Application Requirements

  • Online Application 
  • Current NIH Biosketch; Save as PDF “LastName_FirstName_2025_Biosketch.pdf”
  • Other Support document (if applicable): Save as PDF “LastName_FirstName_2025_OtherSupport.pdf”
  • Career Development Plan (2 pages maximum): Save as PDF “LastName_FirstName_2025_CDP.pdf”
    • The plan should include the following:
      • Background, including relevant past research experience and coursework
      • Career Goals
      • How this program would advance professional development and research
      • Proposed outcomes and corresponding timeline
  • References/Letters of Recommendation
    • You will be asked to provide the names of two references who will be contacted via email for Letters of Recommendation. One reference should be from your doctoral dissertation chair, a primary mentor, division supervisor, or the principal investigator (PI) on research work you are conducting.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.