Applications Open: Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists

The Office of Physician Scientist Development (OPSD) is now accepting applications for the 2026 Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists (FRCS) award. These awards aim to help junior faculty members with the challenge of working to establish academic careers while simultaneously managing significant caregiving responsibilities. The Fund will provide two awards of $30,000 each to physician-scientists with significant caregiving responsibilities. These awards will be funded from February 1-December 31, 2026. Awards typically support “extra hands” to support the applicant’s research objectives. Applications for supplemental funds are available to physician-scientists, regardless of gender, who meet all application criteria. 

Letters of intent are due November 7, and applications are due December 22.

Learn more at Fund to Retain Clinical Scientists at Duke or contact opsd@duke.edu.