Career Enhancement Award for Stem Cell Research (K18)

(Established Researchers)

Candidates must have a clinical or research doctoral degree and be actively engaged in research of interest to the NHLBI. Candidates must meet the NIH career development requirements. K18 candidates may not concurrently apply for another PHS award that duplicates the provisions of this award. All candidates must have a sponsor, either within their own or at another institution, who is a well-qualified stem cell expert and will serve as a mentor.

Who is eligible? Investigators at U.S. institutions with current or previous independent research support.

The opportunities? Research training and career development

Duration of support? 6 months to 1 year, although 2 years may be allowed in some situations if justified by the proposed career development activities and research plan. 50 to 100 percent effort required.

Where? If embryonic stem cells will be used, then the research training must be done at a laboratory or institution on the NIH'S list of approved stem cell providers (URL: http://stemcells.nih.gov/research/registry). If non-embryonic stem cells will be used, then the research training can be done at any laboratory or institution with the appropriate expertise and facilities.

Applications due? February 12, June 12, and October 12 - new applications;
March 12, July 12, and November 12 - resubmission applications. Letters of intent (LOI) are requested from applicants who are planning to submit resubmission applications. These LOIs should be submitted one month in advance of the resubmission receipt due date.

Additional information on application receipt dates is located in the notice, "Change in Standing Receipt Dates for NIH/AHRQ/NIOSH Beginning in January 2007," http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-07-001.html. The new receipt dates are effective as of January 2007 and will apply to both paper and electronic applications.

The K18 announcement can be found at the following URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-359.html.

 

The NHLBI has developed an additional document, Helpful Hints for Career Enhancement Award for Stem Cell Research (K18), which can be found at the following URL: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/training/redbook/hints4k18.htm

 

 

The NHLBI Website also lists training programs under the category Request for Applications/Proposals & Program Announcements through the application receipt date.

Please note that the links indicated above are for two different websites. To return to the NHLBI Research Training and Career Development website, use the Internet navigation "Back" button.

Salary: Actual salary is based on candidate's full-time, 12-month institutional salary, and the level of effort requested. For example in Fiscal Year 2007 for mid-career and senior investigators, the maximum allowable salary was $186,600 for full-time effort. For junior faculty, maximum allowable salary was $75,000. Salary adjustments are announced in the NIH Guide. Up to $50,000/year for research expenses, tuition, technical support, personnel consultant fees for mentor, and travel. K18 awardees may hold independent research support.

For support during a sabbatical period, the K18 award will take into account the support provided by the home institution and other salary supplementation. Awardees who have independent support from Federal or private sources may derive additional compensation.

How to apply:Individuals apply to the NIH using application form PHS 398. The form and instructions are available at the following URL: http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html. The special instructions for Career Development Awards in Section III should be followed.

Note: NIH is in the process of converting to SF424 (Research and Related [R&R]) forms and electronic submission through Grants.gov. Information on this plan (SF424) and on registering for electronic submission is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-05-067.html. Updates regarding the transition process are at http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/.

Submit a signed, typewritten original of the application, including the checklist, and five signed photocopies (with full Appendix materials), in one package to:

 

Center for Scientific Review
National Institutes of Health
Two Rockledge Center, Room 1040
6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7710
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7710
Bethesda, Maryland 20817 (for express/courier service)

 

To expedite the review process conducted by NHLBI, one additional signed complete photocopy of the application should be sent to:

 

Chief, Review Branch
Division of Extramural Research Activities
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
6701 Rockledge Drive, Two Rockledge Centre
Room 7214, MSC 7924
Bethesda, MD 20892-7924
Telephone: (301) 435-0270 FAX: (301) 480-0730
Email: Chief, Review Branch

 

Please contact the following NHLBI staff member if you have questions about this award:

 

Traci Heath Mondoro, Ph.D.
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Two Rockledge Center, Room 9174
6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7950
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-7950
(for overnight delivery insert Room 9174 and use zip code 20817)
Phone: (301) 435-0052
FAX: (301) 480-0867
E-mail: mondorot@nhlbi.nih.gov

Revised: August 2007