An official website of the United States government
National Institutes of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) - Advancing Biomedical Careers: Strategies for successful F and K Awards Webinar
Event Overview:
Description:
Advancing Biomedical Careers: Strategies for F and K Award Success is a two-day virtual outreach event hosted by the Office of Research Training and Special Programs (ORTSP), Division of Extramural Activities (DEA), NIAID, on May 6-7, 2026. Designed for early career investigators, the program will clarify the NIH application and peer review process and highlight the key elements of competitive F and K award applications. Sessions will cover NIAID research priorities, strategies for developing strong proposals, and effective use of NIH tools and resources. Participants will gain insight from NIAID program staff and Scientific Review Officers from the Center for Scientific Review (CSR) on how applications are evaluated and how to approach submissions and resubmissions. Interactive breakout sessions will offer opportunities to engage directly with program officers and review staff for tailored guidance.
Submit your questions in advance here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=eHW3FHOX1UKFByUcotwrBiGpul2lQe1Ik1w3Th20CwNUMDNaMDI5R0w5MkRBN0JYV05MQ0VCUEIxNS4u
Event Resources
FAQs
Interested in this event but have further logistics or technical questions? For example: When will the slide deck be uploaded? What browser should I use? Do I need my camera or microphone? Find out the answers to these questions and more!
Accessibility
The NIH Office of Extramural Research strives to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals to engage and participate fully.
All live, virtual events include closed captions. Reasonable accommodation requests should be submitted in advance at least 5 days prior to an event to [email protected].
Respect
The NIH Office of Extramural Research is dedicated to providing a pleasant experience for all attendees during its events. We expect that participants treat each other with respect during engagement opportunities. NIH will monitor content shared and may delete any content considered inappropriate.