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Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-178

259 days left

Deadline

May 7, 2027

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Required). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time"... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Other eligible entities, Special district governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+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 Is...
•Deadline: 2027-05-07

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate.This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOA

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 allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesOther (see NOFO for details)Special District Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsState GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesOther Tribal OrganizationsSmall BusinessesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: April 24, 2024

Application Deadline: May 7, 2027 (259 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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