NHLBI Career Transition Award for Intramural Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Trainees (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 355395Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355395

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-209.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the NHLBI Career Transition Award (K22), a federal grant opportunity aimed at supporting highly qualified postdoctoral fellows and doctoral-level researchers in transitioning their research programs from the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research to extramural institutions. This program features a two-phase structure: an initial mentored intramural phase lasting up to two years, followed by a three-year extramural phase, contingent upon successful progress in the mentored phase. The award does not permit leading independent clinical trials, although participation in trials under mentorship is allowed, emphasizing the importance of a robust support system for developing independent research careers. Interested applicants must submit proposals starting September 12, 2024, with a total funding period of five years, and can reach out to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries. More details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-209.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the NHLBI Career Transition Award (K22) aimed at supporting highly qualified postdoctoral fellows and doctoral-level researchers in transitioning their research programs from the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research to extramural institutions. The program consists of a two-phase structure: a mentored intramural phase lasting up to two years, followed by a three-year extramural phase. Transitioning to the extramural phase is contingent upon successful progress in the mentored phase. Notably, this award does not permit leading independent clinical trials, although participation in trials under mentorship is allowed. Key dates for submission start on September 12, 2024, with a total funding period of five years. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions and nonprofit organizations. Each proposal must include a career development plan and research plan, evaluated based on the candidate’s potential for independence and the strength of the mentoring environment. The document emphasizes the importance of a well-structured support system, both during the transition and to cultivate long-term independent research careers. Overall, the program seeks to enhance the capabilities and diversity of the biomedical research workforce.
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