The Department of Health and Human Services offers the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) to support outstanding scientists in expanding their potential contributions to the research field. This grant provides salary support and dedicated research time for three to five years to newly independent scientists. It is tailored to meet the individual needs of the awardee and specifically targets those leading independent clinical trials or feasibility studies. Applicants looking to gain experience in clinical trials led by others should consider alternative funding opportunities. The closing date for this grant is January 7, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 311439
General Information
Document Type: | Grants Notice |
Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-19-131 |
Funding Opportunity Title: | Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 – Independent Clinical Trial Required) |
Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Health |
Category Explanation: | – |
Expected Number of Awards: | – |
Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
Version: | Synopsis 1 |
Posted Date: | Dec 20, 2018 |
Last Updated Date: | Dec 20, 2018 |
Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2022 |
Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 07, 2022 |
Archive Date: | Feb 12, 2022 |
Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
Award Ceiling: | – |
Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) State governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education County governments City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
Additional Information on Eligibility: | Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
Description: | 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 to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial, as part of their research and career development. Applicants not planning an independent clinical trial, or proposing to gain research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator, must apply to companion FOA (XXXX). |
Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-19-131.html |
Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Packages
Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
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FORMS-E | Use for due dates on or before May 24, 2020 | PKG00247077 | Jan 12, 2019 | May 07, 2020 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
311439 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
311439 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
311439 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
311439 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
311439 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
311439 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
311439 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
311439 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
311439 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf