NCI Manpower Grants

At-A-Glance

K 23

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
MENTORED PATIENT-ORIENTED RESEARCH CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
K23
(PA-98-052)
Additional Research Funds $30,000/yr
($50,000/yr in exceptional cases with Program approval)
Annual FSR No (Due end of competing segment)
Application Used Competing: PHS 398 – Section IV
Non Competing: PHS 2590 – Section IV
Effort Required 75% of full-time effort
Eligible Costs Refer to PA-98-052
Ex.auth. & FDP/SNAP Yes
Facilities and Administrative Costs 8% of modified total direct costs
Just-In-Time Yes
Minority Recruitment Plan No
Misconduct in Science Yes
Payback No
Period of Support Minimum of 3 years – Up to 5 years
Plan for Instruction in Responsible Conduct of Research Yes – award cannot be made if this is not included
Program Income Additional Cost Alternative
Purpose of Grant To support career development of investigators who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. Provides support for a period of supervised study and research for clinically trained professionals.
Recycle No
Reference Letters Yes
Renewable No
Replaced N/A
Research Experience Required and/or eligible Degree Clinical degree or its equivalent. Must have completed clinical training, including specialty.
Retain other PHS/NIH Salary Support  No. Other NCI specialists, NIH IC’s and other federal, non-NIH awarding components must be notified of intent to make a K award. Other NCI grants may need reduction. Refer to form letters 400-1 and 400-2.
Salary Range Up to $75,000/yr + Fringe Benefits
Sponsor-Mentor Required
Status Employee
Transfer Yes – Grantee should contact Program Director prior to completing transfer application.