At a glance
This NIH/NINDS K22 award supports a two-phase career transition for licensed neurologists and neurosurgeons in the NINDS intramural program, helping them move from an NIH intramural position to an extramural academic faculty position. It is for newly trained clinicians within 4 years of residency or clinical fellowship completion, and applicants must have a clinical doctorate and be eligible by award time to be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or lawful permanent resident. The project period can be up to 5 years, with up to 2 years intramural and the rest extramural; NINDS may provide up to $125,000 per year for salary and $50,000 per year for research development costs during the extramural phase, plus $25,000 per year for intramural career development costs. No cost sharing is required, clinical trials are not allowed as the lead project, foreign organizations and foreign components are not allowed, and only NINDS may apply for the initial mentored phase on behalf of intramural candidates.
What it funds
Official description from grants.gov
The objective of the NIH Career Transition Award (K22) is to provide support to outstanding basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program: an initial period involving an intramural appointment at the NIH and a final period of support at an extramural institution. This NINDS K22 is specifically designed to facilitate the transition of NINDS intramural neurologist- and neurosurgeon-scientists to independent, academic faculty positions that support clinician-scientists to engage in independently funded scientific research as well as clinical activities.
Who can apply
- City or township governments
- County governments
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Independent school districts
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized)
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than higher education)
- Others
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Public housing authorities / Indian housing authorities
- Small businesses
- Special district governments
- State governments