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NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02)

The K02 award offers three to five years of salary support and dedicated research time for newly independent scientists. It is designed for those who need focused research time to advance their careers, and the program is customized to fit each scientist's unique needs.

Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Dates

Open for Submission: April 26, 2024

Opportunity Released: April 26, 2024

Submission Deadline: May 7, 2027

Application Window Closes: May 7, 2027

Eligibility

government

individual

industry:research

nonprofit

small_business

tribal

university

Tribal Organizations — Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Higher Education Institutions — Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) — without 501(c)(3) IRS Status

For-Profit Organizations — Other than Small Businesses

Government — Federal Governments

Keywords

Independent Scientist Award

K02

salary support

protected time

research focus

NIH grant

early-career scientists

career development

research funding

intensive research.

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