NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22 Clinical Trial Required)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22), aimed at enhancing diversity within the cancer research workforce. This grant supports postdoctoral fellows or individuals in equivalent positions as they transition to tenure-track faculty roles, providing "protected time" for research development over a three-year period. The program is designed to address disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality by fostering a more diverse scientific community capable of tackling complex health issues, particularly in cancer research. Interested applicants must meet specific eligibility criteria, including having a terminal doctorate and at least two years of postdoctoral training, and are encouraged to apply for independent research grants by the end of their second year. The application deadline is January 7, 2025, and further details can be found at the provided link or by contacting the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), is offering the NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22) aimed at enhancing diversity within the cancer research workforce. This funding opportunity supports postdoctoral fellows transitioning to tenure-track positions and provides protected time for research development over three years. The K22 award focuses on individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in biomedical sciences, enabling them to lead independent clinical trials or research studies. It emphasizes the importance of diversity in scientific research and aims to address disparities in cancer morbidity and mortality. Key components of the program include eligibility criteria such as having a terminal doctorate, at least two years of postdoctoral training, and a commitment to independent research. The successful candidates must apply for independent research grants by the end of their second year, and institutions are encouraged to support these candidates with resources and mentorship to bolster their transition to independence. The overarching goal is to cultivate a more diverse scientific community that can effectively tackle America's complex health issues, particularly in cancer research.
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