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NIH Accelerator Program is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Collaborative effort with Prisma Health Education and Research Institute, Clemson University, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, and the Addiction Medicine Center). This is an intensive mentoring program for faculty investigators seeking NIH funding.
The program aims to strategically position early-career investigators to develop complete and competitive NIH grant applications.
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The NIH Accelerator Program was developed as a collaborative effort among Prisma Health Education and Research Institute, Clemson University, the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville and the Addiction Medicine Center. The NIH Accelerator Program is an intensive mentoring program for faculty investigators seeking NIH funding.
The aim of the program is to strategically position early-career investigators from Prisma Health Education and Research Institute partner institutions,so that by the end of the program each participant will have a complete and competitive NIH grant application. During this program, mentors and mentees will meet bi-monthly to discuss, present,and provide feedback on sections of each mentee’s grant proposal.
For more information, consult the Program Description, Goals and Structure document and the Cohort 7 NIH Accelerator Program flyer. Check out an article about the program published by Clemson News. Questions may be directed to Ashley King.
Application window closes on**August 2, 2026 at 10:00 p. m. ** Interested applicants must: 1.
Complete the online application 2.
Send an updated CV of the applicant to Ashley King Applicants are strongly recommended to align their proposal with Clemson Elevate focus areas and/or Prisma Health-Clemson focus areas: * Human Factors and Human Performance * Health System Research / Care Delivery Innovations * Community and Public Health * Addiction and Substance Use Disorders and Mental Health * Safety, Quality, and Patient Experience * Emerging Infectious Diseases Please be aware that the applicant’s primary mentor will be encouraged to attend when the mentee is presenting.
The applicant should plan ahead and work with their primary mentor to ensure that this is possible. **Application window closes |**Sunday, August 2, 2026 **Applicants notified of status |** Friday August 14, 2026* **Program schedule notification |**Friday August 21, 2026* **Program begins |** Week of September 7, 2026* _*Dates are subject to change. _
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Faculty investigators from Prisma Health Education and Research Institute partner institutions, Clemson University, and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, seeking NIH funding. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for NIH Accelerator Program are due August 2, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
NIH Accelerator Program is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH) (Collaborative effort with Prisma Health Education and Research Institute, Clemson University, University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville, and the Addiction Medicine Center). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in South Carolina. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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