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K Scholar Application Information

New cohort dates to be announced.

Timeline graphic, text reading (with arrows between each): Pre-proposals due Candidates for full proposals notified Informational session Final proposals due Applicant interviews K Scholars selected K Scholars start.
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Prospective candidates should:

  • Have a faculty appointment as assistant professor (eligible for tenure) at the time of the award
  • Have a strong commitment to a research career and be able to commit 75% of effort to research and training related activities
  • Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the United States
  • Have not previously received funding as principal investigator of a major federal research award (e.g. R01)
  • Meet the eligibility criteria for a subsequent individual NIH K award (those having received a K award or have a K submission under review are not eligible)