National Institutes of Health

Description

Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Development (K23) Award in Aging [AG-10-011].The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2010 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7.

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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