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

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NIH Training Instructions for SF 424 (R&R) Application Packages

Official NIH guidance document providing comprehensive instructions for preparing and submitting grant applications via Grants.gov using the SF424 (R&R) forms.

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Requirements

Must use SF424 (R&R) application packages; Must register in Grants.gov, eRA Commons, and ASSIST; Must follow specific Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) instructions; Must not include Personal Identifiable Information (PII) or Protected Health Information (PHI); Must adhere to 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; R&R Budget Form; PHS 398 Research Training Program Plan

How to apply

Become familiar with the application process; Identify the correct Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO); Complete required registrations in federal systems; Prepare application using provided instructions and forms; Submit via ASSIST, Grants.gov Workspace, or organizational system; Track application status in eRA Commons

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