Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Midcareer doctors supported for patient research and mentoring through NIH grant (K24).
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | February 12, 2026 (New) | March 12, 2026 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | May 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Additional cycles through May 7, 2027
Funding Amounts: Salary support for 3–6 person-months (25–50% effort) plus up to $50,000/year for research expenses; project period up to 5 years.
Summary: Supports mid-career health-professional doctorates with protected time for patient-oriented research and mentoring junior clinical investigators through independent clinical trials.
Key Information: Application must propose an independent clinical trial; consult IC-specific requirements before applying.
Description
This NIH opportunity provides mid-career clinician-scientists with protected time to conduct patient-oriented research (POR) and to mentor junior clinical investigators, such as clinical residents, fellows, and junior faculty. The award is specifically for those proposing to lead an independent clinical trial, feasibility study, or ancillary study as part of their research and career development. The program aims to enhance the research and mentoring capabilities of established investigators, ensuring a robust pipeline of future clinical researchers.
Patient-oriented research is defined as research conducted with human subjects (or on material of human origin) where the investigator directly interacts with human subjects. This includes studies on disease mechanisms, therapeutic interventions, clinical trials, and the development of new technologies.
