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K02 Model Applications

The two attached applications are provided as models for individuals who are planning to apply for an Independent Scientist Award (K02) from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). They have been posted in response to frequent requests for examples of successful applications that were highly rated by the Initial Review Group (IRG). One model is on the topic of lung development and vascular biology research; the other focuses on fluid flow and vascular adhesion. The applications are offered as examples only and should not preclude potential applicants from seeking further advice from experienced colleagues or from research training staff members at NHLBI.

The model applications use an earlier version of PHS 398. However, current applications submitted in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Federal assistance must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF 424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and the SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide. The SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide for NIH and Other PHS Agencies, now includes Part 1.7 Supplemental Instructions to the SF 424 (R&R) for Preparing an Individual Research Career Development Award (CDA) Application ("K" series). Note in particular that the "Candidate" and "Research Plan" (sections A-D) combined may not exceed 25 pages. Please note that this new Application Guide is to be used with all Adobe application packages, including those for the K programs.

Information of an identifying and proprietary nature such as the level of effort, the timetable, the name of the applicant and the names of collaborators, mentors, and institutions has been removed and replaced with the underline symbol “_____.” In some instances, the applicant’s name has been replaced with “the candidate,” and the names of institutions have been replaced with “the institution.” Also, these model applications do not include the face page; budget pages; biographical sketch; other support; letters of reference; statements by consultant(s), and collaborator(s); institutional commitment to candidate; literature cited; consortium/contractual arrangements; consultants; and appendix pages, all of these must be included in K02 applications.

Independent Scientist Award (K02) Web links:

K02 Program Announcement

For additional information specific to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute K02 awards, please see supplemental information at: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/funding/training/redbook/hints4k02.htm

Model Application - Lung Development and Vascular Biology [308K]


Model Application - Fluid Flow and Vascular Adhesion [517K] need Acrobat Reader to review Information for visitors using screen readers     Information about PDF

December 2008

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