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Research Career Development Awards

K01

Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award

Program Purpose

The purpose of this program is to provide support and protected time for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. Some NIH Institutes use the K01 to enhance workforce diversity, or for individuals who propose to train in a new field, or for individuals who have had a hiatus in their research career.

PD/PI

Eligibility

Career level

U.S. citizen or permanent resident, with research or clinical doctoral degree.

Postdoctorate/Residency Early Career

INSTITUTION

Eligibility

U.S. domestic institutions

Currently Supported Investigators

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