Career Transition Award (K22)
To provide support to outstanding newly trained basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program; an initial period involving and intramural appointment at the NIH and a final period of support at an extramural institution. The award is intended to facilitate the establishment of a record of independent research by the investigator in order to sustain or promote a successful research career.
Purpose
The goal of this program is to facilitate the transition of investigators to independent, productive research careers. One or two phase award; an initial period of mentored research, followed by a period of independent research at an extramural institution.
Organization Eligibility
- Eligibility: U.S. domestic institutions
Project Director/ Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Eligibility
- PD/PI U.S. Citizenship Requirement: Yes
- Career Stage: Postdoctorate/Residency, Early Career
U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with research or clinical doctoral degree.
Award Information
- Funding Instrument: Grant
- Funding Category: Research Training and Career Development
- Budget Mechanism Code: OR - Other Research Related
- Mentored: Varies
Application and Submission Information
- Reference Letters: Required (min 3 , max 5)
After identifying a funding opportunity, follow guidance in the How to Apply – Application Guide including any Career Development (K) instruction call-outs, except where instructed to do otherwise in the funding opportunity or related notices.
Due Dates
The Key Dates section of funding opportunities lists specific due dates. Many opportunities indicate Standard Due Dates apply.
Standard Application Due Dates (when applicable) | Review and Award Cycles | ||||
New | Renewal, Resubmission, Revision as Allowed |
AIDS and AIDS Related Grant Applications |
Scientific Merit Review | Advisory Council Review |
Earliest Start Date |
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