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NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) for Basic Experimental Studies with Humans

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the Independent Scientist Award (K02), aimed at supporting newly independent scientists conducting basic experimental studies with humans. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Products/Services Requested: - Salary support and protected research time for three to five years - Focus on basic science experimental studies involving humans (classified as clinical trials by NIH) - Eligible Applicants: - Nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, and businesses - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Research must align with the scientific missions of NIH Institutes and Centers - Emphasis on fundamental research, not specific product procurement - Projects must meet NIH's definition of basic experimental studies with humans - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a research grant opportunity, not a product or equipment procurement.

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 focus intensively on research. This award targets basic science experimental studies involving humans, which are considered clinical trials under NIH definitions but focus on fundamental phenomena without specific applications. Applicants must propose projects related to the scientific missions of NIH Institutes and Centers. The award is open to a wide range of organizations including nonprofits, educational institutions, government entities, and businesses.

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