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Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Purpose: NIH K awards build a pipeline of skilled researchers. The K02 Independent Scientist Award specifically helps newly independent scientists deepen their research focus and advance toward leadership in their field.
What it provides: 3–5 years of salary support and protected time to focus on research and career development. The plan is customized to the candidate’…

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Opportunity Released: April 24, 2024

Open for Submission: April 24, 2024

Submission Deadline: May 7, 2027

Application Window Closes: May 7, 2027

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NIH K02

Independent Scientist Award

Career Development K Awards

Research Independence

Early-Career Investigator

Biomedical and Behavioral Research

Non-Clinical Trial Research

Salary Support and Protected Time

Non-Mentored Career Award

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