This NIA Career Transition Award is designed to facilitate the crucial transition of promising mentored researchers into independent tenure-track faculty positions. Specifically, this grant is for the purpose of supporting individuals dedicated to conducting research that advances the mission of the National Institute on Aging. As a three-year award, it provides significant protected time through comprehensive salary and vital research support, enabling recipients to focus on establishing their independent research programs. This opportunity is ideally targeted at applicants who are preparing to commence a tenure-track faculty role within one year of the award’s initiation, empowering the next generation of scientists in aging research.
Opportunity ID: 352324
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Organizations) 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
The purpose of the NIA Career Transition Award (CTA) is to facilitate the transition of mentored researchers to tenure-track faculty conducting research that advances the mission of NIA. This three-year award provides protected time through salary and research support and is targeted at applicants who plan to start a tenure-track faculty position within a year of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-120.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| updated close date as per NOT-AG-25-019 | Jun 05, 2025 | |
| Feb 13, 2024 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 05, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 12, 2026 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Organizations) 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: |
The purpose of the NIA Career Transition Award (CTA) is to facilitate the transition of mentored researchers to tenure-track faculty conducting research that advances the mission of NIA. This three-year award provides protected time through salary and research support and is targeted at applicants who plan to start a tenure-track faculty position within a year of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-120.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-24-120 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIA Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.866 — Aging Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts County governments City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) State governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education |
| 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 Organizations) 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 not allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of the NIA Career Transition Award (CTA) is to facilitate the transition of mentored researchers to tenure-track faculty conducting research that advances the mission of NIA. This three-year award provides protected time through salary and research support and is targeted at applicants who plan to start a tenure-track faculty position within a year of the award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-120.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 352324 Full Announcement-PAR-24-120 -> PAR-24-120-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2025 | PKG00284831 | May 10, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00289164 | Nov 27, 2024 | Jul 12, 2026 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
352324 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
352324 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
352324 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
352324 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
352324 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
352324 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
352324 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
352324 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
352324 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
352324 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
352324 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
352324 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
352324 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
352324 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
352324 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
352324 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
352324 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
352324 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
352324 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
352324 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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