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)

Last checkedJun 25, 2026

PDF guide

NIH Career Development Instructions (Forms Version I)

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting Career Development (K) grant applications via Grants.gov.

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Requirements

Must use SF424 (R&R) application packages; Must follow specific instructions in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); Must register in multiple federal systems (Grants.gov, eRA Commons, ASSIST); Must not include sensitive PII or PHI in the application; Must adhere to specific formatting requirements for PDF attachments

Application materials

SF 424 (R&R) Form; PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement Form; R&R Other Project Information Form; R&R Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) Form; R&R Budget Form; PHS 398 Career Development Award Supplemental Form

How to apply

Become familiar with the application process and required registrations; Identify the correct Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); Choose the appropriate application instruction format; Complete the required forms following program-specific instructions; Submit via Grants.gov, ASSIST, or organizational systems; Track application status in eRA Commons

Important dates

Released: December, 2025

Documents

Career Development Instructions PDF (Forms Version I Series)

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