The NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) fosters outstanding scientists, enabling significant research contributions. This grant provides three to five years of salary and protected time for newly independent researchers. This award specifically targets applicants proposing to lead an independent clinical trial, a feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial. The K02 aims to enhance research careers by providing intensive research focus, tailored to individual needs. This grant supports scientists committed to spearheading their own clinical investigations.
Opportunity ID: 353756
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-24-178 |
| 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 Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.273 — Alcohol Research Programs |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2027 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2027 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Special district governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments 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 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 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 |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-178.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
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Related Documents
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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 | PKG00286048 | May 13, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288525 | Nov 06, 2024 | May 07, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353756 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353756 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353756 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353756 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353756 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353756 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
353756 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353756 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353756 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353756 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
353756 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353756 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353756 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353756 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353756 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353756 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
353756 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353756 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353756 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353756 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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