Aging Research Dissertation Awards

A guide for postdoctoral researchers to compare NIA career development (K) awards, including K 99, K 22, and K 01, to determine the best fit for their career stage and transition goals.

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DeadlineFebruary 12, June 12, October 12

Award amountR 00 Total Budget: Up to $249,000; K 01: 5 years faculty funding ($95 K); K 22: 3 years faculty funding ($175 K); K 99 Salary: Up to $75,000 plus fringe; K 99 Research and Career Development Funds: Up to $25,000; K 99: 1-2 years postdoctoral funding ($100 K) and 3 years faculty funding ($249 K)

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Choose the Right Postdoc-to-Faculty Transition Award from NIA

A guide for postdoctoral researchers to compare NIA career development (K) awards, including K99, K22, and K01, to determine the best fit for their career stage and transition goals.

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Award amount

K99: 1-2 years postdoctoral funding ($100K) and 3 years faculty funding ($249K)

Eligibility

K99: Up to 4 years postdoctoral experience; no citizenship requirement for parent K99/Translational AD/ADRD; K22: Up to 8 years postdoctoral experience; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required; K01: Any years of postdoctoral experience; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required

Requirements

K99: Tenure-track or equivalent faculty position; transition 12-24 months post award; K22: Tenure-track or equivalent faculty position; transition 0-12 months post approval letter; K01: Any faculty position; institution known at time of application

How to apply

K99: Application submitted by postdoctoral institution; K22: Application submitted by postdoctoral institution; K01: Application submitted by faculty institution

Important dates

Approximately 9 months from application due date to issuance of award or letter of approval

Contact

NIATraining@mail.nih.gov; niaic@nia.nih.gov; 800-222-2225

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