NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Up to $75,000 per year for salary support
Total project period may not exceed 5 years
To enhance aging and Alzheimer's Disease research capacity within academic institutions
Support for developing research and educational infrastructure, mentorship, and career development activities
Established investigators in aging and AD research
Academic institutions and their research communities
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Eligible applicants must be based in the United States.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must focus on enhancing research capacity in aging and/or Alzheimer's Disease.
Research experience in clinical trials led by mentors is permitted.
NIH will contribute up to $75,000 per year toward the salary of the career award recipient.
Total direct costs for salary and research development costs may not exceed $150,000 per year.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time on specified due dates.
The total project period may not exceed 5 years.
An individual may not have two or more competing NIH career development applications pending review concurrently.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Career Development (K) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit, including the candidate's capacity to carry out independent research.
Applications will undergo peer review and be evaluated for scientific merit.
Reviewers will assess the likelihood that the proposed career development and research plan will enhance the candidate's potential for a productive, independent scientific research career.
The award is specifically for applicants not proposing independent clinical trials.
Non-domestic entities are not eligible, limiting international collaboration.
Projects that address health disparities among older adults are encouraged.
The award supports established investigators, which may favor those with prior experience in aging research.
Demonstrated scientific expertise and leadership skills are essential.
Ensure compliance with application instructions to avoid delays or rejection.
Focus on developing a well-integrated program that enhances research capacity.
Highlight unique aspects of the proposed program that align with NIH priorities.