Career Transition Award for NINDS Intramural Clinician-Scientists (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total project period may not exceed 5 years.
NINDS will contribute up to $125,000 per year toward the salary of the career award recipient during the extramural phase.
To support outstanding basic or clinical investigators in developing their independent research skills.
Facilitate the transition of NINDS intramural neurologist- and neurosurgeon-scientists to independent academic faculty positions.
NINDS intramural neurologist- and neurosurgeon-scientists.
Academic institutions providing extramural support.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local, state, and federal governments.
Only NINDS may apply for the initial mentored phase on behalf of intramural neurologists or neurosurgeons.
Eligible applicants must be based in the U.S.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Research must not involve leading an independent clinical trial.
Candidates must propose a research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.
NINDS will contribute up to $125,000 per year toward the salary of the career award recipient during the extramural phase.
Indirect costs are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization.
The total project period may not exceed 5 years.
Individuals are not eligible to apply if they have had any individual NIH career development award or have pending applications for other PHS career development awards.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Career Development (K) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated for scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.
Applications will undergo a selection process based on scientific merit and relevance to program priorities.
Overall impact, candidate potential, career development plan, and research plan will be considered.
The award is specifically designed for candidates proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial.
Candidates must secure an extramural position by the end of the 2nd year of the K22 award to avoid termination.
Candidates are encouraged to develop a comprehensive career development plan with their mentors.
Candidates with strong mentorship and institutional support have a competitive advantage.
Strong mentorship and a clear career development plan are critical for success.
Submitting overlapping applications or failing to meet eligibility criteria.
Engage with mentors early and develop a robust research plan.
Highlight unique aspects of the proposed research and the candidate's qualifications.