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

Application

NIH How to Apply – Application Guide

Official NIH portal providing comprehensive instructions, forms, and resources for submitting grant applications to NIH and partner agencies.

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Requirements

Must use application instructions found on this page along with guidance in the specific funding opportunity; Must follow NIH Grants Policy Statement requirements; Must use online systems (ASSIST, eRA Commons, or Grants.gov) for submission

Application materials

SF424 (R&R) application forms; Biosketch format pages; Data tables; Select format pages

How to apply

Determine the correct application instructions based on activity code; Prepare application using required forms and format attachments; Submit via online systems like ASSIST, eRA Commons, or Grants.gov

Documents

General Instructions (HTML/PDF); Research Instructions (PDF); Career Development Instructions (PDF); Training Instructions (PDF); Fellowship Instructions (PDF); Multi-Project Instructions (PDF)

Contact

Section VII. Agency Contacts in each funding opportunity; Organization's sponsored programs office; NIH Need Help? portal

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