National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose: The specific purpose ofthis research career development Award (K01) is to provide research training support for CAM Practitioners with clinical doctorates, who have had limited opportunities for research training, but a strong desire to pursue a career in CAM research. The long term goal is to encourage more CAM practitioners to enter research careers, thus enriching CAM research through their experience and knowledge of CAM practice. This award will provide support and protected time (three, four, or five years) for intensive, supervised career development research experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Mechanism of Support: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The total amount to be awarded by NCCAM and the number of awards will depend upon the quality and merit of applications received and the availability of funds.

Who can apply

• State governments
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• 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)
• Private institutions of higher education
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• Small businesses
• Others

Contact

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