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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Eligibility

K 99/R 00: Pathway to Independence Awards from NIA

Official guidance for the National Institute on Aging (NIA) K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award, covering eligibility, application procedures, budget levels, and transition requirements.

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Deadline

February 12, June 12, October 12

Award amount

K99 Salary: Up to $75,000 plus fringe

Eligibility

Must be in a mentored, non-independent research position; Working in the U.S.; No more than four years of postdoctoral research experience after Ph.D. conferral; U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or on a valid U.S. visa

Requirements

Must have an advisory committee including a primary mentor and two or more co-mentors/advisors; Must describe both K99 postdoctoral phase and R00 independent phase; Must clearly describe the transition to independence; R00 phase requires a tenure-track, full-time assistant professor position (or equivalent); R00 position must provide minimum 9 months or 75% research time

Application materials

Sample K99/R00 applications; SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide; Specific aims overview (for topic appropriateness feedback); PHS 398 Application (for R00 transition)

How to apply

Consult the notice of funding opportunity and SF 424 (R&R) Application Guide; Assemble an advisory committee; Submit R00 transition applications 2-4 months before the desired R00 start date; Email NIATraining@mail.nih.gov for eligibility timeline confirmation or topic feedback

Important dates

February 12 (Cycle 1); June 12 (Cycle 2); October 12 (Cycle 3)

Documents

Sample K99/R00 applications; PHS 398 Application; Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plan

Contact

NIATraining@mail.nih.gov

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