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Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PA-24-179

259 days left

Deadline

May 7, 2027

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Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed). 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

Special district governments, Nonprofits (501c3), County governments, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, Nonprofits (non-501c3) (+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 research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the 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

Special District Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)State GovernmentsOther Tribal OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Small BusinessesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesCity/Township Governments

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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