Grant Details

General Overview

Grant Name and Funding Organization

NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total Funding Amount and Duration

Up to $75,000 per year for salary support

Total project period may not exceed 5 years

Primary Objective and Mission Statement

Enhance aging and ADRD research capacity within academic institutions

Support development of research and educational infrastructure

Key Stakeholders and Beneficiaries

Established investigators

Academic institutions

Early career investigators

Grant Program Context and History

Reissue of PAR-21-106

Updated to align with agency priorities

Funding Source and Type

NIH funding

Grant

Significance within Funding Landscape

Addresses critical needs in aging research

Promotes educational and research capacity building

Grant Frequency

Recurring grant opportunity

Organizational Aspects

Eligible Organization Types

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

Local Governments

State Governments

County Governments

City or Township Governments

Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)

Other organizations such as Independent School Districts and Public Housing Authorities

Specific Qualifications and Certifications Needed

Candidates must have a clinical, research, or health-professional doctoral degree

Geographic Location Requirements

Organizations must be based in the U.S.

Foreign organizations are not eligible

Track Record and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated scientific expertise and leadership skills

Sufficient research or clinical training or teaching experience in aging and/or ADRD research

Organizational Structure Preferences

Strong, well-established record of research and career development activities

Inclusivity and Diversity Considerations

Projects should reflect the life-course perspective and address health disparities

Previous Relationship with Funder Considerations

Not specified

Organizational Maturity Requirements

Not specified

Scope and Focus

Primary Focus Areas and Priorities

Aging and ADRD research

Biomedical, social, and behavioral research

Target Sectors and Themes

Aging, health disparities, educational infrastructure

Target Beneficiaries and Stakeholders

Established investigators

Early career investigators

Academic institutions

Geographic Coverage Requirements

U.S. based organizations only

Expected Outcomes and Deliverables

Increased academic capacity and research support for aging-related research

Sustainability Expectations

Plans for continuation of the program after the award ends

Technical Details

Technical Expertise Requirements

Candidates must have demonstrated scientific expertise

Infrastructure Requirements

Strong institutional support and resources for research

Quality Standards and Expectations

Research development activities must be justified with evidence of effectiveness

Risk Management Expectations

Not specified

Financial Structure

Budget Range and Limitations

Total direct costs for salary and program-related expenses may not exceed $150,000 per year

Eligible and Ineligible Costs

Salary support, research development costs, and curriculum development costs are eligible

Salary for mentors and administrative assistants is not allowed

Indirect Cost Policies

Indirect costs reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs

Timeline and Implementation

Application Deadlines and Submission Windows

Applications due by 5:00 PM local time on specified due dates

Grant Duration Parameters

Total project period may not exceed 5 years

Compliance and Requirements

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement

Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

Must adhere to Data Management and Sharing Plan requirements

Application Process

Required Documentation and Materials

Follow the instructions in the Career Development (K) Instructions

Evaluation Criteria and Scoring System

Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit

Grant Details

aging alzheimer's disease ADRD biomedical research health disparities education career development research capacity
NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07)
PAR-24-321
NIH Research Career Development
EDU NGO PUBLIC RESEARCH OTHER
US
HEALTHCARE EDUCATION
OTHER
OTHER
SDG3 SDG4
FUNDING MENTORSHIP TRAINING_EDUCATION
None
150000.00
75000.00
150000.00
USD
100.00
June 12, 2027, 10 p.m.
March 2025 - July 2028