Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.866 -- Aging Research
- 93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research
- 93.310 -- Trans-NIH Research Support
- 93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs
- 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders
- 93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs
- 93.313 -- NIH Office of Research on Women's Health
Open opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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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 research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or a separate ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator. Applicants proposing a clinical trial or an ancillary clinical trial as lead investigator, should apply to the companion FOA
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- City or township governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
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.
Grantor contact information
Description
NIH Grants Information
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See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
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Link to additional information
Closing: May 7, 2027
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Award Minimum
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Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
PA-24-179
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
April 24, 2024
Archive date:
June 12, 2027
