Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PA-24-179
NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) – Research Career Development Grant (No Clinical Trials)
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
April 24, 2024
Respond By
May 07, 2027
Identifier
PA-24-179
NAICS
541715
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Independent Scientist Award (K02), aimed at supporting outstanding scientists in advancing their research careers. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Purpose and Scope: - Provides three to five years of salary support and protected research time - Designed for scientists seeking to enhance their research careers - Specifically excludes projects where the applicant would lead an independent clinical trial or ancillary clinical trial - Eligibility: - Open to state, county, city, and special district governments - Federally recognized Native American tribal governments - Public and private institutions of higher education - Independent school districts - For-profit and nonprofit organizations - Funding Details: - Grant mechanism (not a procurement of products or services) - No cost sharing or matching required - No OEMs, vendors, or specific products/services are involved, as this is a research grant opportunity - Notable Requirements: - Research must not involve leading a clinical trial - Focus is on career development and research advancement
Description
The NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) aims to support outstanding scientists by providing three to five years of salary support and protected time to enhance their research careers. This award is specifically for applicants proposing research without leading an independent clinical trial or ancillary clinical trial. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and businesses. The award does not require cost sharing or matching and is funded through a grant mechanism.