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Independent Scientists

Individual Independent Scientist Award (K02)
Provides up to five years support to newly independent scientists who have a concurrent R01 award from the NIDCR. Salary and fringe benefits are provided. Additional funds are available for other training related expenses. Candidates must have a doctoral degree. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents at the time of award.
- K02 Review Guidelines
Individual Mid-Career Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24)
Provides up to five years support to mid-career clinical scientists at academic institutions. Up to 50 percent release time is provided to awardees to pursue patient-oriented research and act as mentors for beginning clinical investigators. Salary plus fringe benefits are provided. Additional funds are provided for research-related expenses. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents at the time of award.
- See NIH Notice clarifying eligibility for K24.
- K24 Review Guidelines
Individual NRSA Senior Fellowship (F33)
Provides health research training for experienced scientists, enabling them to update their skills or make changes in the direction of their career. Support may be requested for up to two years. A stipend is provided. Additional funds are available for other training related expenses. Applicants must be at least seven years beyond the qualifying doctoral degree and have a sponsoring institution and mentor. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, or permanent residents at the time of award.
- F33 Review Guidelines
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Provides research training and career development support for individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Funding is awarded to principal investigators on active NIDCR grants who will serve as mentors for the diversity supplement candidates. The activities proposed in the supplement application must advance the research objectives of the parent grant while providing training opportunities for the candidate. Diversity supplement candidates may contact the NIDCR Training Director for advice on how to go about finding a mentor.