http://www.rcmar.ucla.edu/current_events.php?category=Announcements en-us RCMAR 2008 Nov 24 2009 16:01:53 GMT http://www.rcmar.ucla.edu/images/logo2.jpg http://www.rcmar.ucla.edu/current_events.php?category=Announcements http://www.rcmar.ucla.edu/view_event.php?event_index=445 The goals of <a href="http://www.nih.gov">NIH</a>-supported career development programs are to help ensure that diverse pools of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.<br> <br> The Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) provides support for a sustained period of ?protected time? for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor, or sponsor, in the biomedical, behavioral or clinical sciences leading to research independence. The expectation is that through this sustained period of research career development and training, awardees will launch independent research careers and become competitive for new research project grant (R01) funding.<br> <br> The candidate must devote a minimum of 75% of full-time professional effort to the goals of this award. The remainder may be devoted to clinical, teaching, or other research pursuits consistent with the objectives of the award. Both the didactic and research phases of an award period must be designed to develop the necessary knowledge and research skills in scientific areas relevant to the career goals of the candidate.<br> <br> All career development programs must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate. The candidate and mentor are jointly responsible for the preparation of the plan for the career development program. Applicants must justify the need for this award and provide a convincing case that the proposed period of support will substantially enhance their careers as independent investigators in their chosen area of research. The sponsoring institution must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the development of the candidate as a productive, independent investigator.<br> <br> An applicant may request a project period of up to 3-5 years and a budget for direct costs up to $150,000 dollars per year. <br> Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. Although the financial plans of the NIA provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.<br> <br> Applications must be prepared using the research grant applications found in the <a href="http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/phs398/phs398.html">PHS 398 instructions</a> for preparing a research grant application. http://www.rcmar.ucla.edu/view_event.php?event_index=445 Dec 03 2007 08:00:00 GMT