Emerging Global Leader Award (K43)

In short

The K43 is a career development award for junior faculty members to build an independent research career at their low- or middle-income country institution. Eligible candidates can receive up to US$140,000 per year for a project duration of 3 to 5 years. Applications are due by 3 December 2026.

Who can apply

Type of organisation : Research institutions

Area of work : Health

Stage : Early stage (0 to 2 years)

What you will need

• Applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of an eligible LMIC.
• Must hold at least a research master's degree (doctorate preferred).
• Must have held a primary junior-faculty appointment for at least a year.
• Must commit 75% effort to the project.
• Research must be conducted primarily in the LMIC.
• Must have an LMIC primary mentor and a US primary mentor.
• Must submit a career development plan showing progression to independence.
• Must complete at least eight contact hours of responsible conduct of research training.