NIAID Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 357511Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $150K

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/357511

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-251.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIAID Career Transition Award (K22), a federal grant designed to support postdoctoral fellows in their transition to independent research scientist roles at academic institutions. This grant aims to assist candidates in developing independent research programs and applying for regular research grants, with a focus on enhancing the scientific workforce in biomedical research, particularly in infectious diseases. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies, with funding of up to $150,000 available for the first year and up to $100,000 for the second year, requiring a full-time commitment of at least 75% effort to research activities. Interested parties can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, with applications due by January 7, 2028.

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    The NIAID Career Transition Award (K22) offers funding to support postdoctoral fellows in their transition to independent research scientist roles at academic institutions. This funding opportunity, specifically aimed at those not leading their own clinical trials, allows applicants to gain research experience in clinical trials conducted by mentors. The program provides up to $150,000 in direct costs for the first year and up to $100,000 in the second year, focusing on assisting candidates in developing independent research programs and applying for regular research grants. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, and government agencies, while individuals in non-independent research positions are encouraged to apply. The award requires a full-time commitment of at least 75% effort to research activities, with the expectation that candidates will secure a tenure-track assistant professor position or equivalent within a year of receiving the approval letter. The NIAID emphasizes a commitment to support candidates from diverse backgrounds and aims to enhance the scientific workforce in biomedical research, particularly in infectious diseases.
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