Early-Stage
Postdoctoral Grants Fit Different Interests
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If you recently earned a doctoral degree and are beginning your career as a junior researcher or faculty member, you qualify for several types of research support. Choose the award type that matches your area of interest.
- To obtain training, apply for an NRSA Postdoctoral Fellowship (F32).
- If you have independent funding, such as an R01 grant, apply for an Independent Scientist Award (K02).
- If your background is in quantitative science and engineering and you want to integrate this expertise with biomedicine, apply for a Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (K25). To qualify, you'll need experience at the junior-faculty level, such as early- to mid-level assistant professor or research assistant professor.
- To work in a clinical field, apply for a Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08). However, if you have a significant publication history, reviewers may consider you overqualified for a K08.
- To pursue an assistant professorship, apply for a Research Scholar Development Award (K22) or NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). You should have no more than five years of postdoctoral experience.
- To conduct patient-oriented research, apply for a Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23). You'll need a Ph.D. or clinical degree and have just completed specialty or subspecialty training.
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