NIA Research and Entrepreneurial Development Immersion (REDI): Mentored Entrepreneurial Career Development Award (K01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 343243Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/343243

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-227.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA), is offering the Mentored Entrepreneurial Career Development Award (K01), a federal grant aimed at supporting early-career scientists in developing skills in biomedical research and entrepreneurial endeavors. This program is designed to address the gap between the increasing number of Ph.D. graduates and limited academic job opportunities, providing candidates with mentorship from both a Research Mentor and an Entrepreneurial Mentor while focusing on aging-related research, including Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Eligible applicants can receive up to $90,000 per year in salary support and an additional $50,000 for research and career development expenses, with a maximum project duration of five years. Interested parties must submit their applications by October 17, 2024, and can find more information by contacting NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visiting the opportunity's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-227.html.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through its National Institute on Aging (NIA), has issued a funding opportunity titled the Mentored Entrepreneurial Career Development Award (K01), aimed at providing support to early-career scientists for developing skills in biomedical research and entrepreneurial endeavors. This program addresses the disparity between the growing number of Ph.D. graduates and stagnant academic job opportunities, enabling postdoctoral researchers and junior faculty to gain entrepreneurial training while pursuing non-independent research careers. It emphasizes mentorship, requiring candidates to have both a Research Mentor and an Entrepreneurial Mentor. The funding allows for up to $90,000 per year in salary support and an additional $50,000 for research and career development expenses, with a maximum project duration of five years. Applications are encouraged to focus on aging-related research, including Alzheimer’s and related dementias. Eligible applicants must demonstrate prior research experience and a commitment to careers in the areas targetted by the NIA. The application process requires specific registrations and compliance with NIH guidelines. Reviews will assess candidates' independence potential, career development plans, and the institutional commitment to supporting their research careers.
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