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The document provides guidelines for submitting reference reports for candidates applying to the National Institutes of Health's Research Career Award (RCA). It outlines the purpose of the award, which is to enhance the research capabilities and careers of promising researchers by offering salary support and funding for research development. The document requests evaluators to assess candidates based on their research potential, originality, scientific background, previous research quality, commitment to health-oriented research, and need for further training. It emphasizes confidentiality in the submission process and compliance with privacy regulations.

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What does K22 mean?

The objective of the NCI Transition Career Development Award (K22) is to provide support to mentored, non-independent investigators in transitioning to their first independent tenure-track faculty cancer research positions, or their equivalent.

What are the K Awards for research career development?

K-series awards are designed specifically to foster the research and academic development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential and make important scientific contributions. These awards typically provide up to five years of funding for training, research, and 75% of salary.

What is the difference between K08 and K23?

The K99 is for postdocs seeking 1-2 additional years of postdoctoral training before moving into a tenure-track position. The K22 is for postdocs who are nearly ready to transition to a tenure-track faculty position, with no additional postdoctoral training needed.

What is a K23 grant?

The K23 at NIDDK The K23 provides support and protected time for these individuals considered to be on the path to a productive, independent clinical research career. The NIDDK does not issue a separate announcement for this program but accepts applications in response to the NIH parent K23 NOFOs.

What is the difference between K23 and K22?

K22: If you are a postdoctoral fellow and seeking research independence through mentored research. K23: If you are an M.D. or a Ph. D. who is conducting supervised research on human subjects and is ultimately seeking research independence.

What is a K22 grant?

To provide support to outstanding newly trained basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program; an initial period involving and intramural appointment at the NIH and a final period of support at an extramural institution.

What is the maximum salary for K23?

Awards provide the following: Maximum salary. $100,000 for K01 (parent and HIV/AIDS Scholars using nonhuman primate models), K08, K25, K99/R00, and K23. Maximum research support. $50,000 for K25, K01, K99, K08, K23, and K24. K22 Direct costs. K22s provide $150,000 in the first year and $100,000 in the second year.

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