The Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award supports up to three years of mentored scientific research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. It encourages innovative research ideas and thoughtful mentorship plans without requiring preliminary data. Applicants must be within one year before or two years after starting postdoctoral training and aim to become independent investigators in research areas relevant to NIH missions.
Eligible applicants include early-stage postdoctoral scholars within one year before or two years after starting postdoctoral training. Eligible organizations include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, small businesses, and tribal organizations in the US.
