Summary
The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate.This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA
Eligibility
- Special District Governments
- Nonprofits Having A 501(c)(3) Status With the Irs Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
- County Governments
- Public and Indian Housing Authorities
- Nonprofits Non Higher Education Without 501c3
- State Governments
- Native American Tribal Organizations Other Than Federally Recognized Tribal Governments
- Native American Tribal Governments Federally Recognized
- Public and State Institutions of Higher Education
- Independent School Districts
- For Profit Organizations Other Than Small Businesses
- Other
- Small Businesses
- Private Institutions of Higher Education
- City Or Township Governments
Funding categories
- Education
- Health
Official source and attribution
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