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NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-24-120

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Deadline

July 13, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the NIA Career Transition Award (CTA) is to facilitate the transition of mentored researchers to tenure-track faculty conducting research that advances the mission of NIA. This three-year award provides protected time through salary and research support and is targeted at... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, Independent school districts, For-profit organizations, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Other eligible entities (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Isl...
•Deadline: 2026-07-13

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the NIA Career Transition Award (CTA) is to facilitate the transition of mentored researchers to tenure-track faculty conducting research that advances the mission of NIA. This three-year award provides protected time through salary and research support and is targeted at applicants who plan to start a tenure-track faculty position within a year of the award.

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Who Can Apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsFor-Profit OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other (see NOFO for details)State GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesSpecial District GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) Nonprofits

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: February 13, 2024

Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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