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

PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information Form Instructions

Official NIH application guide instructions for completing the PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information form, including requirements for study records, protection plans, and protocol synopses.

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Eligibility

All applicants must use this form regardless of the answer to 'Are human subjects involved?' on the R&R Other Project Information Form.; R36 applicants proposing clinical trial research experience under a mentor's supervision must follow specific instructions regarding mentor documentation.

Requirements

Must complete the form after the G.220 - R&R Other Project Information Form.; Must include sufficient information for project evaluation independent of other documents.; Must avoid redundancies with the Research Strategy attachment.; R36 applicants must include a mentor statement documenting leadership of the clinical trial in the 'Other Attachment' section of the G.220 form.

Application materials

Study Record(s); Delayed Onset Study(ies); Mentor statement (for R36 applicants); Inclusion Enrollment Report(s)

How to apply

Review the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to determine if clinical trials are allowed.; Complete the 'Use of Human Specimens and/or Data' section.; Follow instructions based on the 'Are human subjects involved?' response on the G.220 form.; Add unique Study Records for each study proposed.

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