Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (Parent K01 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)

Background
The NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) provides support and protected time for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. The award is used by various NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) to support career development experiences that lead to research independence. Some ICs use the K01 award for individuals who propose to train in a new field or for individuals who have had a hiatus in their research career because of illness or pressing family circumstances. Other ICs offer separate K01 NOFOs intended to increase research workforce diversity.

Grant Details
The award provides salary and research support for a sustained period of 'protected time' (3-5 years) for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor. The candidate must have a research or health-professional doctoral degree and commit a minimum of 75% of full-time professional effort to their program of career development. The application must include a plan to fulfill NIH requirements for instruction in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR).

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, state and local governments, federal agencies, and certain other entities. Candidates must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States or lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and women are encouraged to apply.

Period of Performance
The total project period may not exceed 5 years. The earliest start date is June 12, 2024.

Grant Value
Award budgets include salary and other program-related expenses. Indirect Costs are reimbursed at 8% of modified total direct costs. The number of awards is contingent upon NIH appropriations and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.