<< previous · Tutorial for Training and Career Awards, Fellowships, and Supplements · next >>  The career development award category is broad, and special rules may apply for your award. Read the program announcement carefully, and consider the following advice as you prepare your application.
K01
- Apply
only if you are doing research in the fields of epidemiology
and outcomes research.
- If you are
junior in terms of your research
career, you are still eligible for this
award. For more information see Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01).
K02
- Build on the science in your R01 project.
Demonstrate how your ideas have developed over the course of your
research and discuss your career development plans. You don't need
to submit recommendations with your application.
- For information on K02 awards in epidemiology and outcomes
research NIAID Research Scholar Development Award (K22).
K08 and K23
- You'll need a strong
CV, including an outstanding academic record and letters of recommendation. Spend time developing a state-of-the-art Research Plan and show that you have strong institutional commitment,
such as a promised faculty appointment after your award term.
- When choosing your mentor, select a top-notch scientist with superior funding,
robust publication history, and the time and interest to mentor
you. Ask your mentor to read and edit your .
- If you have a substantial publication record in the
field and are at the assistant professor level, you may want
to consider applying for an R01 instead. Read What's an R01 in our New Investigator Guide to Funding to learn more about this option, and if you're interested, get more information in the NIH Grant Cycle: Application to Renewal.
K22
- In the first phase of the application process, submit a CV that details your career goals, a Research Plan, and three recommendations.
- Within a year of receiving a fundable score, you must obtain an offer of an assistant professorship at an academic institution. To qualify for the second phase, you'll need to show that your position offers an assistant professorship, your own laboratory, significant start-up funds, and minimal teaching or other responsibilities.
K24
- Your application should include 75 percent science and 25 percent mentoring, teaching, and career development. Clearly explain why you want this additional funding and describe your plans to mentor or sponsor junior researchers.
K25
- Reviewers expect less detail in your Research Plan because most K25 applicants aren't highly experienced researchers.
K99/R00
- Keep in mind that NIAID gives preference to applicants requesting three years of support -- one year for the K99 and two for the R00 -- instead of the five years that NIH allows. Also note that we make very few awards.
- Include in your application a career development plan, Research Plan with a description of
the project you will pursue in the R00 phase, and at least three
letters of reference.
- During the initial
mentored (K99) phase, you must secure a tenure-track, full-time assistant
professor position
at an academic institution.
- To qualify for the independent investigator
(R00) phase, your division or department chair will need to submit
a letter demonstrating the institution's commitment to you by
providing protected research time, space, facilities, and
support needed to conduct the proposed research.
- For more information,
see the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) and our Pathway to Independence Awards (K99/R00) SOP.
NIAID will not accept K-series applications proposing to conduct new,
independent clinical trials. For more information, read the March 28, 2008, Guide notice. Additional Resources
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