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NIH Career DevelopmentNIH Career Development

Programs (“K” Awards)Programs (“K” Awards)((http://grants1.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htmhttp://grants1.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htm))

James Hyde, Ph.D.James Hyde, Ph.D.Division of Diabetes, EndocrinologyDivision of Diabetes, Endocrinology

& Metabolic Diseases& Metabolic DiseasesNIDDK/NIHNIDDK/NIHEmail: Email: [email protected] [email protected]

Pam GildenPam GildenOffice of Policy for ExtramuralOffice of Policy for Extramural

Research Administration (OPERA)Research Administration (OPERA)Office of Extramural Research, NIHOffice of Extramural Research, NIHEmail:Email: [email protected]@nih.gov

http://grants1.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htm


mailto:[email protected]










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NIH Institutes and Centers

One of 11agencies in theDepartment of Health and

Human Services(HHS)

27 Institutes andCenters (IC)



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FY 2008 Budget

$29.457 Billion

53%

10%

11%

6%3%

10%5%2%

Research Project Grants (53%) Research Centers (10%)

R&D Contracts (11%) Other Research (6%)

Training (3%) Intramural Research (10%)Research Mgmt & Support (5%) All Other (2%)

$15.61 B



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PurposePurpose

Purpose of NIH Career DevelopmentPurp

ose of NIH Career DevelopmentProgramsProg

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To help ensure that a diverse pool of To help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists are available inhighly trained scientists are available inadequate numbers and in theadequate numbers and in theappropriate research areas to addressappropriate research areas to address

the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral,the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral,and clinical research needs.and clinical research needs.



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Career Development ProgramsCareer Development Programs

• Become a well-informed applicantBecome a well-informed applicant

• Find out about NIH Institute and Center Find out about NIH Institute and Center

(IC) missions and programs(IC) missions and programs www.nih.govwww.nih.gov

• Find out about IC specific utilization of theFind out about IC specific utilization of thewide variety of K activity codeswide variety of K activity codes

• Contact appropriate NIH program/scientificContact appropriate NIH program/scientific

or grants management staff or grants management staff • Talk with potential mentors, collaborators,Talk with potential mentors, collaborators,

peers (early…follow up…)peers (early…follow up…)

http://www.nih.gov/

http://www.nih.gov/

http://www.nih.gov/





Predoctoral Individual NRSA (F31)Predoctoral Individual NRSA (F31)Predoctoral Individual MD/PhD NRSAPredoctoral Individual MD/PhD NRSA

(F30)(F30)

Postdoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)Postdoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)

Postdoctoral Individual NRSA (F32)Postdoctoral Individual NRSA (F32)

Small Grant (R03)Small Grant (R03)

Research Project GrantResearch Project Grant(R01)(R01)

Independent Scientist Award (K02)Independent Scientist Award (K02)

Senior Scientist Award (K05Senior Scientist Award (K05))

Approx. Stage of ResearchTraining and Development Activity Codes

GRADUATE/GRADUATE/

MEDICALMEDICAL

STUDENTSTUDENT

POSTPOST

DOCTORALDOCTORAL

EARLYEARLY

MIDDLEMIDDLE

SENIORSENIOR

CAREER

CAREER

Predoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)Predoctoral Institutional Training Grant (T32)

NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00)NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00)Mentored Research Scientist Development AwardMentored Research Scientist Development Award(K01)(K01)Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)Mentored Patient-Oriented RCDA (K23)Mentored Patient-Oriented RCDA (K23)Mentored Quantitative RCDA (K25)Mentored Quantitative RCDA (K25)

Midcareer Investigator Award inMidcareer Investigator Award in

Patient-Oriented Research (K24)Patient-Oriented Research (K24)Exploratory/DevelopmentExploratory/Development

Grant (R21)Grant (R21)

NIH Training and Career Development TimetableNIH Training and Career Development Timetable



NUMBER OF NIH K AWARDS*NUMBER OF NIH K AWARDS*

FY 1998 - 2007FY 1998 - 2007

* Includes both individual and institutional awards. The actual number of individual participants is higher

Fiscal Year

Numberof

Awards

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500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007



AVERAGE DOLLARS OF INDIVIDUALAVERAGE DOLLARS OF INDIVIDUAL

NIH K AWARDS* FY1998 – 2007NIH K AWARDS* FY1998 – 2007

$0

$25

$50

$75

$100

$125

$150

$175

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

*Excludes Program Awards: K12 and K16

Fiscal Year

AverageDo

llars

(inThousands)



ACTIVITY* DISTRIBUTION OFACTIVITY* DISTRIBUTION OF

NUMBER OF NIH K AWARDSNUMBER OF NIH K AWARDSFY 1998 - 2007FY 1998 - 2007

0

500

1,000

1,500

2,000

2,500

3,000

3,500

4,000

4,500

N u m b e r o f

A w a r d s

1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

Fiscal Year

K08 K01 K23 K02 K24 K07 K05 K12 K30 K22 K18 K14 K16

K04 K25 K06 K11 K21 K26 K20 K15 K17 K99 KL2 KL1

* Count includes noncompeting continuations. Competing applications for K04, K11, K14, K15, K16, K17, K20 and K21 werediscontinued in FY 1995. K99, KL1 and KL2 are new activities as of FY 2007.



Consolidation Attempt: “K” Awards

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10

12

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16

1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007

KL 2

KL 1

K9 9

K3 0

K2 6

K2 5

K2 4

K2 3

K2 2

K2 1

K2 0

K1 8

K1 7

K1 6

K1 5

K1 4

K1 2

K1 1

K1 0

K0 8

K0 7

K0 6

K0 5

K0 4

K0 2

K0 1

*Competing applications for K04, K11, K14, K15, K16, K17,K20 and K21 were discontinued in 1996.

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K23K24

K30K22

K26K25 K18

K99, KL1, KL2

Active “K” codes



TRENDS IN FUNDING INDIVIDUAL NIH KTRENDS IN FUNDING INDIVIDUAL NIH K

AWARDS BY INSTITUTE OR CENTERAWARDS BY INSTITUTE OR CENTER



Common Features: EligibilityCommon Features: Eligibility

• Eligibility—Who can Apply?Eligibility—Who can Apply?

– Doctoral Degree (generally)Doctoral Degree (generally)

• Some (Some (K08, K23, K24K08, K23, K24) require clinical degree) require clinical degree

– US Citizen, Non-Citizen National, Permanent ResidentUS Citizen, Non-Citizen National, Permanent Resident(except(except K99/R00 K99/R00 ))

– Previous NIH PD/PI may be IneligiblePrevious NIH PD/PI may be Ineligible

• Usually PD/PI on R03 or R21 is OK (exceptUsually PD/PI on R03 or R21 is OK (except

K99/R00K99/R00))

• PD/PI on R01 or subproject PD/PI on a P01 isPD/PI on R01 or subproject PD/PI on a P01 is notnot OKOK

Read Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)Read Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOAs)

carefully! carefully!



• Duration:Duration: three, four, or five yearsthree, four, or five years – Extensions in time – award terms remain inExtensions in time – award terms remain in

effect (i.e. minimum effort, no salary from other effect (i.e. minimum effort, no salary from other federal funding source)federal funding source)

• Entry level awards require a mentor, multipleEntry level awards require a mentor, multiplementors are OKmentors are OK

• Mentored Ks encouraged to apply for Mentored Ks encouraged to apply for independent support during Kindependent support during K

• Non-mentored awards (e.g.,Non-mentored awards (e.g., K02, K24K02, K24) are) aresometimes renewablesometimes renewable

Common Features: DurationCommon Features: Duration



Common Features: EffortCommon Features: Effort

• Level of EffortLevel of Effort:: – Mentored awards require full-time effort (definedMentored awards require full-time effort (defined

as at least 75 percent on research and the rest onas at least 75 percent on research and the rest on

other career development activities)other career development activities) – Policy (Policy (Issued 8/2004Issued 8/2004)): For K eligibility purposes,: For K eligibility purposes,individual must have a full-time appointment atindividual must have a full-time appointment at

applicant organization; and the minimum effortapplicant organization; and the minimum effortrequirement must be covered by thatrequirement must be covered by thatappointment. Guide Notice: OD-04-056:appointment. Guide Notice: OD-04-056:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-056.htmlhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-056.html

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-056.html





Common Features: Effort (cont’d)Common Features: Effort (cont’d)

• Policy (Policy (Issued 11/2003Issued 11/2003)):: Mentored Mentored awards inawards infinal 2 years may now reduce effort on K if final 2 years may now reduce effort on K if replaced by effort as a PD/PI or subproject PD/PIreplaced by effort as a PD/PI or subproject PD/PIprovided they remain in mentored situation.provided they remain in mentored situation.

– Effective with applications submitted since 2/1/04Effective with applications submitted since 2/1/04 – See NIH GUIDE Notice:See NIH GUIDE Notice:

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-007.htmlhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-007.html

• Non-mentored senior awards either 25% to 50%Non-mentored senior awards either 25% to 50%

or full-timeor full-time• Temporary reduction permissible in unusual andTemporary reduction permissible in unusual and

pressing circumstancespressing circumstances






Common Features: CostsCommon Features: Costs

Some costs vary widely across NIH ICs. ReviewSome costs vary widely across NIH ICs. Reviewspecific Program Announcements carefully.specific Program Announcements carefully.

• Salary/fringe benefitsSalary /fringe benefits:: – Salaries capped betweenSalaries capped between $75,000$75,000 and legislativelyand legislatively

mandated cap (currentlymandated cap (currently $191,300$191,300)) – Fringe benefits are over & above any salary capFringe benefits are over & above any salary cap – Salary supplementation OK, but must be from non-Salary supplementation OK, but must be from non-

Federal sources & not require extra duties that wouldFederal sources & not require extra duties that wouldinterfere with K activitiesinterfere with K activities

• Research/development costsResearch/development costs:: – GenerallyGenerally $25,000 to $50,000$25,000 to $50,000 – Commonly used for: supplies, equipment, technicalCommonly used for: supplies, equipment, technical

personnel, travel to research meetings or training,personnel, travel to research meetings or training,tuition/fees, computational servicestuition/fees, computational services



• Ancillary Personnel SupportAncillary Personnel Support::

GenerallyGenerally notnot allowed--salary for allowed--salary for

administrative/secretarial support,administrative/secretarial support,support for mentorssupport for mentors

• F&A CostsF&A Costs: 8% Rate,: 8% Rate,Base = Modified Total Direct CostsBase = Modified Total Direct Costs

Common Features: Costs (cont’d)Common Features: Costs (cont’d)



Common Features: IncomeCommon Features: Income

• Other incomeOther income:: – Fees resulting from research activities required byFees resulting from research activities required by

the K award may not be retained by the recipientthe K award may not be retained by the recipient

– Royalties and fees may be retained if incidental,Royalties and fees may be retained if incidental,

not required by research & training activities of thenot required by research & training activities of theK award, and consistent with grantee institution’sK award, and consistent with grantee institution’spolicies. Examples: scholarly writing, service onpolicies. Examples: scholarly writing, service onadvisory groups, lecturer/speaker fees, feesadvisory groups, lecturer/speaker fees, feesresulting from clinical practice, professionalresulting from clinical practice, professional

consulting, or other comparable activitiesconsulting, or other comparable activities• Change of Institution or Mentor Change of Institution or Mentor ::

Requires prior approval in writing of the NIHRequires prior approval in writing of the NIHawarding component; contact NIH staff ASAP!awarding component; contact NIH staff ASAP!



Application ProceduresApplication Procedures

• ““K” awards have not yet been transitioned toK” awards have not yet been transitioned toelectronic submissionelectronic submission

• Use paper Form PHS 398 – Career Award SectionUse paper Form PHS 398 – Career Award Section

• See also special instructions in the FundingSee also special instructions in the FundingOpportunity Announcement (FOA)Opportunity Announcement (FOA)

• Submission DatesSubmission Dates:: – February 12, June 12, October 12 (new)February 12, June 12, October 12 (new)

– March 12, July 12, November 12 (renewal, resubmission,March 12, July 12, November 12 (renewal, resubmission,

revision)revision)• IC Use of Career Awards is Variable –IC Use of Career Awards is Variable –

Read the FOA carefully; call the NIH awardingRead the FOA carefully; call the NIH awardingcomponent with any questions!component with any questions!



Transition to E-SubmissionTransition to E-Submission

• Transition for “K” awards to the SF-424Transition for “K” awards to the SF-424(R&R) and electronic submission is on(R&R) and electronic submission is onHOLDHOLD

• Timeline and other E-SubmissionTimeline and other E-Submission

information found at:information found at:http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/

http://era.nih.gov/ElectronicReceipt/





Mentored K AwardsMentored K Awards

MentoredMentoredQuantitativeQuantitative

Research CareerResearch CareerDevelopmentDevelopmentAward (K25)Award (K25)

CareerCareer

TransitionTransition

AwardAward

(K22)(K22)

Mentored Research ScientistMentored Research ScientistDevelopment Award (K01)Development Award (K01)

P o s t d o

c t o r

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Graduate SchoolGraduate SchoolCollegeCollegeIndependentIndependent

InvestigatorInvestigator

MentoredMentored

ClinicalClinicalScientistScientist

DevelopmentDevelopmentAward (K08)Award (K08)

Mentored Patient-Mentored Patient-Oriented ResearchOriented Research

Development AwardDevelopment Award(K23)(K23)

Pathway to IndependencePathway to Independence

(PI) Award (K99/R00)(PI) Award (K99/R00)



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• Support mechanisms that provideSupport mechanisms that provide

mentored research experiences tomentored research experiences to

gain additional expertise in a newgain additional expertise in a new

research area or in an area that willresearch area or in an area that will

significantly enhance researchsignificantly enhance research

capabilities.capabilities.

Mentored K Awards: What are they?Mentored K Awards: What are they?



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• It is expected that the mentoredIt is expected that the mentored

research and career research and career

development experience willdevelopment experience willlead to an independent andlead to an independent and

productive research career productive research career

Mentored K Awards: ObjectiveMentored K Awards: Objective



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s K01:K01: Mentored Research ScientistMentored Research ScientistDevelopment AwardDevelopment Award

s K08:K08: Mentored Clinical Scientist DevelopmentMentored Clinical Scientist DevelopmentAwardAward

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K22:K22: Research Career Award for Transition toResearch Career Award for Transition toIndependenceIndependences K23:K23: Mentored Patient-Oriented ResearchMentored Patient-Oriented Research

Development AwardDevelopment Awards K25:K25: Mentored Quantitative ResearchMentored Quantitative Research

Development AwardDevelopment Awards K99/R00:K99/R00: NIH Pathway to Independence (PI)NIH Pathway to Independence (PI)AwardAward

s K12:K12: Institutional Mentored Research ScientistInstitutional Mentored Research ScientistDevelopment ProgramDevelopment Program

Mentored K Awards: Which One?Mentored K Awards: Which One?



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K01: Option for Res. DoctorateK01: Option for Res. Doctorate

• Provides an intensive, mentored researchProvides an intensive, mentored researchexperienceexperience

• Candidates normally must have aCandidates normally must have a

research or health professional doctorateresearch or health professional doctorate& postdoctoral experience& postdoctoral experience

• Not an extension of postdoctoral trainingNot an extension of postdoctoral training

• Varied and limited NIH IC participationVaried and limited NIH IC participation – Some ICs use for re-entrySome ICs use for re-entry

– Some ICs use to pursue new research areaSome ICs use to pursue new research area

• Requires plan for independenceRequires plan for independence



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K08: Option for Hlth. Prof. DegreeK08: Option for Hlth. Prof. Degree

• Supervised research experience for Supervised research experience for individuals with health professionalindividuals with health professionaldegree who are committed to a career degree who are committed to a career

in laboratory or field-based researchin laboratory or field-based research• Phased award periodPhased award period

• didactic experiencedidactic experience

• ““hands-on” research experiencehands-on” research experience• Can support non-patient-orientedCan support non-patient-oriented

researchresearch



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K22: Option for Res./Clin. DegreeK22: Option for Res./Clin. Degree

• Each participating IC has specific eligibility criteria andEach participating IC has specific eligibility criteria andaward provisionsaward provisions

• Assists transition to independenceAssists transition to independence

• Applications may haveApplications may have nono applicant institutionapplicant institution

• NIH issues a provisional award letter NIH issues a provisional award letter

• Activated after identifying a suitable position at a researchActivated after identifying a suitable position at a researchinstitutioninstitution

• Might include continuing postdoctoral segmentMight include continuing postdoctoral segment

• Several include intramural phase & extramural phaseSeveral include intramural phase & extramural phase

• Eligibility may be restrictedEligibility may be restricted• ICs using this mechanism: NIAID, NIAMS, NCI, NICHD,ICs using this mechanism: NIAID, NIAMS, NCI, NICHD,

NIDA, NIDCR, NIEHS, NHGRI, NHLBI, NINR, NLM (NIDA, NIDCR, NIEHS, NHGRI, NHLBI, NINR, NLM (many many are phasing these out & using K99/R00 instead are phasing these out & using K99/R00 instead ))



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K23: Option for Patient ResearchK23: Option for Patient Research

• 3-5 yrs supervised study & research for clinically3-5 yrs supervised study & research for clinicallytrained professionals with a commitment to focustrained professionals with a commitment to focusresearch on patient-oriented research (POR)research on patient-oriented research (POR)

• POR is defined as research conducted with humanPOR is defined as research conducted with humansubjects (or material of human origin such as tissues,subjects (or material of human origin such as tissues,specimens) for which PD/PI directly interacts withspecimens) for which PD/PI directly interacts withhuman subjectshuman subjects

• Requires clinical doctorate or equivalentRequires clinical doctorate or equivalent

• Must have completed clinical training, (includingMust have completed clinical training, (including

specialty/sub-specialty if applicable) prior tospecialty/sub-specialty if applicable) prior to awardaward• MayMay submitsubmit application prior to completion of clinicalapplication prior to completion of clinical

trainingtraining



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K25: Option for Quant. DegreeK25: Option for Quant. Degree

• Mentored experiences for scientistsMentored experiences for scientistsfrom quantitative and engineeringfrom quantitative and engineering

backgrounds interested in pursuingbackgrounds interested in pursuinghealth-related researchhealth-related research

• Postdocs to Senior Faculty eligible toPostdocs to Senior Faculty eligible to

apply (Some ICs have exceptions)apply (Some ICs have exceptions)



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K99/R00: Option for TransitionK99/R00: Option for Transition

• Provides up to 5 years of support in two phasesProvides up to 5 years of support in two phases• K99: Provides an intensive, mentored research experienceK99: Provides an intensive, mentored research experience

for up to 2 yearsfor up to 2 years• R00: Independent scientist phase; transition to researchR00: Independent scientist phase; transition to research

independence as junior faculty (up to 3 years of support)independence as junior faculty (up to 3 years of support)

• Applicants: no more than 5 years of postdoctoral researchApplicants: no more than 5 years of postdoctoral researchtraining at the time of initial application or resubmission(s)training at the time of initial application or resubmission(s)• U.S. citizensU.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizensand non-U.S. citizens may applymay apply• Domestic institutions only (both phases)Domestic institutions only (both phases)• Transition to R00 phase requires offer and acceptance of Transition to R00 phase requires offer and acceptance of

tenure-track, full-time assistant professor position (or tenure-track, full-time assistant professor position (or equivalent)equivalent)

New Investigators Program – Pathway to Independence Award:New Investigators Program – Pathway to Independence Award: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/pathway_independence.htmhttp://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/pathway_independence.htm

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/new_investigators/pathway_independence.htm





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K12: Options for InstitutionsK12: Options for Institutions

• K12: Institutional Mentored Research ScientistK12: Institutional Mentored Research ScientistDevelopment ProgramDevelopment Program – Enhance research career development for Enhance research career development for

individuals,individuals, selected by the institution,selected by the institution, who arewho are

training for careers in specified research areastraining for careers in specified research areas

– Provides institutions with a greater capacity for Provides institutions with a greater capacity for mentoring junior investigatorsmentoring junior investigators

– Not transferable to another institutionNot transferable to another institution

– Usually solicited by a Funding OpportunityUsually solicited by a Funding OpportunityAnnouncement (FOA)Announcement (FOA)



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CandidateCandidate

Mentor Mentor

Career Development PlanCareer Development Plan

Research PlanResearch Plan

Institutional EnvironmentInstitutional Environment

Mentored K Awards: ReviewMentored K Awards: Review



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CandidateCandidate Prior Research ExperiencesPrior Research ExperiencesResearch Publications (first-author); productivityResearch Publications (first-author); productivity

Letters of ReferenceLetters of Reference Justification of need for additional researchJustification of need for additional research

mentoringmentoring Likelihood of research independenceLikelihood of research independence



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Mentor Mentor Track record in mentoringTrack record in mentoring

Appropriate scientific expertiseAppropriate scientific expertiseResearch funding and publicationsResearch funding and publications

Commitment to mentoring candidateCommitment to mentoring candidate(letter of support)(letter of support)



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Career Development PlanCareer Development Plan Activities other than research aloneActivities other than research alone

that will facilitate transition tothat will facilitate transition toindependenceindependence Additional coursework to fill-in gaps?Additional coursework to fill-in gaps?

Grant-writing workshops?Grant-writing workshops? Seminars, journal clubsSeminars, journal clubs Participation in K30 program?Participation in K30 program?



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Research PlanResearch Plan Should include new research trainingShould include new research training

Hypothesis- vs. discovery-drivenHypothesis- vs. discovery-driven

Provide a logical path to research independenceProvide a logical path to research independence(away from mentor)(away from mentor)

Detailed experimental plan with potential pitfalls,Detailed experimental plan with potential pitfalls,expected outcomes, alternative approachesexpected outcomes, alternative approaches

(K99/R00: distinct research phases)(K99/R00: distinct research phases)



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Institutional EnvironmentInstitutional Environment Necessary resources for proposedNecessary resources for proposed

research and career developmentresearch and career development Interactions with other investigatorsInteractions with other investigators Detail opportunities for research andDetail opportunities for research and

career developmentcareer development Institutional commitment to candidateInstitutional commitment to candidate



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Helpful Hints for K AwardsHelpful Hints for K Awards

Read the FOA; contact program staff to discuss your Read the FOA; contact program staff to discuss your eligibility and proposed plan!eligibility and proposed plan!

Read the Instructions in the PHS 398 application kit!Read the Instructions in the PHS 398 application kit! Observe page limitationsObserve page limitations

Give yourself and your sponsor enough timeGive yourself and your sponsor enough time Give references enough timeGive references enough time Career Development Plan should be appropriateCareer Development Plan should be appropriate

considering previous experienceconsidering previous experience

Capable and experienced sponsor? Co-sponsor?Capable and experienced sponsor? Co-sponsor? Project should have merit as research and as career Project should have merit as research and as career

development mechanismdevelopment mechanism Arrange for pre-reviewArrange for pre-review



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Review CriteriaReview Criteria

CandidateCandidate:: Research and scholarly recordResearch and scholarly recordPotential for and commitment to aPotential for and commitment to a

productive scientific research career productive scientific research career

Mentor & EnvironmentMentor & Environment::Experience as researcher andExperience as researcher and

mentor mentor Quality of the research environmentQuality of the research environment



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Review Criteria (cont.)Review Criteria (cont.)

Career Development PlanCareer Development Plan::

Potential value for transition toPotential value for transition to

independenceindependenceResearch PlanResearch Plan::

Objectives, design, directionObjectives, design, direction

FeasibilityFeasibility

Scientific meritScientific merit



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Independent K AwardsIndependent K Awards

PostdoctoralPostdoctoralGraduate SchoolGraduate SchoolCollegeCollege

IndependentIndependent

InvestigatorInvestigator

Midcareer Investigator Award inMidcareer Investigator Award in

Patient-Oriented Research (K24)Patient-Oriented Research (K24)

Independent Scientist Award (K02)Independent Scientist Award (K02)

Senior Scientist Award (K05)Senior Scientist Award (K05)



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K02: Option for Res. or Clin. DegreeK02: Option for Res. or Clin. Degree

• Intended for newly independent scientistsIntended for newly independent scientists((some ICs require NIH support)some ICs require NIH support) whowhodemonstrate a need for a period of intensivedemonstrate a need for a period of intensiveresearch focus in order to enhance their research focus in order to enhance their

research careersresearch careers

• Limited NIH IC participationLimited NIH IC participation• May be renewableMay be renewable• Provides only salary & fringe benefit support;Provides only salary & fringe benefit support;

assumes other research support existsassumes other research support exists• Salary pro-rated [up to legislatively mandatedSalary pro-rated [up to legislatively mandatedmaximum rate - $191,300maximum rate - $191,300 (equal to ExecutiveLevel I)].



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K24: Option for Patient ResearchK24: Option for Patient Research

• Provides clinician investigators protected timeProvides clinician investigators protected timeto devote to patient-oriented research & toto devote to patient-oriented research & toserve as research mentors for junior patient-serve as research mentors for junior patient-oriented researchersoriented researchers

•Protects between 25% and 50% of Protects between 25% and 50% of professional effortprofessional effort

• Candidate must engage in patient-orientedCandidate must engage in patient-orientedresearchresearch

• Salary pro-rated (up to legislatively mandatedSalary pro-rated (up to legislatively mandatedmaximum rate)maximum rate)

• Salary from other Federal sources OK for Salary from other Federal sources OK for non-K effortnon-K effort

• Nearly all ICs participateNearly all ICs participate



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K05: Senior Scientist AwardK05: Senior Scientist Award

• Provides stability of support for well-Provides stability of support for well-established, outstanding scientists with highestablished, outstanding scientists with high

levels of productivity whose expertise islevels of productivity whose expertise is

critical to the mission of a particular NIH ICcritical to the mission of a particular NIH IC• Requires past record of NIH supportRequires past record of NIH support

• Requires peer-reviewed support at time of Requires peer-reviewed support at time of

awardaward

• Limited NIH IC participation (NCI, NCCAM,Limited NIH IC participation (NCI, NCCAM,

NIAAA, NIDA, NIMH)NIAAA, NIDA, NIMH)



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Extramural Loan RepaymentExtramural Loan Repayment

• Extramural ProgramsExtramural Programs – Health DisparitiesHealth Disparities

– Individuals from Disadvantaged BackgroundsIndividuals from Disadvantaged Backgrounds

– Contraception and InfertilityContraception and Infertility

– Pediatric ResearchPediatric Research

– Clinical ResearchClinical Research

• Researchers at 50% effort or more at non-profitResearchers at 50% effort or more at non-profitorganizations with qualifying educational debtorganizations with qualifying educational debt

• Payments to loaning institution up to $35,000 per year Payments to loaning institution up to $35,000 per year

• Pay tax on the loan paymentsPay tax on the loan payments• Concurrent service requirementConcurrent service requirement• Office of Loan Repayment Website:Office of Loan Repayment Website: http://www.lrp.nih.gov/http://www.lrp.nih.gov/

• Application Period: September - December Application Period: September - December

http://www.lrp.nih.gov/





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Other ResourcesOther Resources

K Kiosk – NIH Career Development Awards:K Kiosk – NIH Career Development Awards: http://grants1.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htmhttp://grants1.nih.gov/training/careerdevelopmentawards.htm

Career Award Wizard:Career Award Wizard: http://grants1.nih.gov/training/kwizard/index.htmhttp://grants1.nih.gov/training/kwizard/index.htm

Determining Full-Time Professional Effort for Career Awards:Determining Full-Time Professional Effort for Career Awards:http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-056.hhttp://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-04-056.h

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