Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
The NIH Midcareer Investigator Award (K24) supports mid-career health professionals to conduct patient-oriented research and mentor clinical trainees.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2024 | October 12, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | June 12, 2025 | October 12, 2025 | February 12, 2026 | May 24, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support; NIH salary support for 3-6 person-months (25-50% effort) and up to $50,000/year for research expenses; indirect costs capped at 8%.
Summary: Supports mid-career health-professional doctorates with protected time for patient-oriented research and mentoring junior clinical investigators through basic experimental studies involving humans.
Key Information: Only applications proposing basic experimental studies with humans (NIH-defined clinical trials that also meet the definition of basic research) are eligible.
Description
This NIH opportunity provides the Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) for mid-career clinician-scientists. The award supports protected time (3-6 person-months/year) for patient-oriented research (POR) and for mentoring junior clinical investigators, such as clinical residents, fellows, and junior faculty. This specific notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) is for independent basic experimental studies with humans—prospective studies that fit both the NIH clinical trial and basic research definitions. The program aims to enhance the research and mentoring capabilities of established investigators, helping to ensure a robust pipeline of patient-oriented researchers.
