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

National Institutes of Health

PA-24-178

HHS-NIH11

General Information

Est. Program Funding:

May 7, 2027

Closing Date:

Expected No. of Awards

Award Ceiling

Opportunity Number:
PA-24-178

Owning Agency:
HHS-NIH11

Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)

Synopsis

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

Response Date	May 07, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Apr 24, 2024 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jun 12, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling
Award Floor
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Small businesses, Independent school districts, County governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Private institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), State governments, City or township governments

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	National Institutes of Health
Link to Additional Information:	https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-178.html
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 301-402-2541

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