Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total project period may not exceed 5 years.
Up to $50,000 per year for program-related expenses.
To provide support for mid-career health-professional doctorates to devote time to patient-oriented research and mentor junior clinical investigators.
Mid-career health-professional doctorates
Junior clinical investigators
Reissue of PA-20-186, updated to align with agency priorities.
NIH funding, grant type.
Supports the development of a pool of trained scientists in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Recurring grant opportunity.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
Health-professional doctoral degree (e.g., MD, DO, DDS, DMD, PharmD, etc.)
U.S. based organizations only; foreign organizations are not eligible.
Established record of independent, peer-reviewed patient-oriented research grant funding.
Typically at the Associate Professor level or equivalent.
Patient-oriented research (POR).
Increased research productivity and mentoring of junior investigators.
Enhancement of the research productivity of K24 investigators and their mentees.
Candidates must demonstrate skills and knowledge necessary for conducting POR.
Up to $50,000 per year for program-related expenses.
Indirect costs reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.
Open Date: May 10, 2024
Application Due Dates: Various dates from June 12, 2024 to February 12, 2027.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Follow instructions in the Career Development (K) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.