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Research Career Development Awards

K18

Research Career Enhancement Award for Established Investigators

Program Purpose

This program provides either full-time or part-time support for experienced scientists to augment or redirect their research programs through the acquisition of new research skills or to make changes in their research careers by acquiring new research skills or knowledge.