NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18 Clinical Trial Required)
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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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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18), a federal grant aimed at enabling seasoned researchers to enhance or pivot their research programs by acquiring new skills relevant to the hearing, balance, smell, taste, voice, speech, and language sciences. This opportunity is specifically designed for established investigators proposing to lead independent clinical trials or associated studies, providing them with protected time and mentored guidance over a period of six to twenty-four months. The program emphasizes diversity among applicants and supports a budget that includes salary aligned with legislative caps and an additional $40,000 annually for research-related expenses. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by May 10, 2024, and can find further details and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for inquiries.

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    The NIDCD Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators (K18) aims to enable seasoned investigators to enhance or pivot their research by acquiring new skills relevant to hearing, balance, and language sciences. This funding opportunity is intended for applicants proposing to lead independent clinical trials or associated studies, with applications due starting May 10, 2024. The program supports experienced researchers, particularly those in academic roles, to gain protected time and mentored guidance over six to twenty-four months for research enhancement. The award budget includes salary support aligned with legislative caps and an additional $40,000 annually for related research expenses. Eligible applicants include various educational and governmental institutions, emphasizing a commitment to diversity among candidates. The program seeks to foster a robust pipeline of researchers adept in emerging methodologies, thus ensuring competitiveness for NIH funding. A rigorous application process requires the identification of qualified mentors, a clear career development plan, and a well-detailed research proposal compliant with NIH guidelines. The initiative reflects NIH's commitment to advancing scientific investigation while enhancing the professional trajectory of established researchers in relevant fields.
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