Mentored Career Transition Award for Intramural Fellows (K22 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)
ID: 347654Type: Posted
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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

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347654

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-149.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Mentored Career Transition Award for Intramural Fellows (K22 Clinical Trials Not Allowed), aimed at supporting qualified postdoctoral fellows in transitioning to tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at eligible U.S. institutions. This two-phase grant program is designed to facilitate the development of independent research skills and career advancement for NIMH intramural postdoctoral fellows, providing research support during both the intramural and extramural phases, with a total project duration of up to five years. Eligible applicants include various institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-serving Institutions, and other organizations, while the award prohibits leading independent clinical trials. Interested candidates must submit their applications by March 12, 2026, and can direct inquiries to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov. For further details, please refer to the full announcement available at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-149.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Mentored Career Transition Award (K22 Clinical Trials Not Allowed) aimed at supporting qualified NIMH intramural postdoctoral fellows in transitioning to tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions in U.S. academic institutions. This two-phase award provides research support for both an initial intramural phase and a subsequent extramural phase of up to five years. Key objectives include developing independent research skills and fostering career advancement. This NOFO specifies that applicants must not lead an independent clinical trial. The application process involves stringent guidance, requiring a comprehensive career development plan detailing paths to achieving independence as a researcher. Eligible candidates include current NIMH DIRP postdoctoral fellows with no more than six years of postdoctoral experience. The award offers significant financial support toward salary and research costs, with the total project budget capped at five years. The application must align with NIH's goals of promoting diverse and well-trained scientists to address national biomedical and behavioral research needs. This opportunity signifies NIH’s commitment to enhancing the capabilities of promising researchers within the mental health field.
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