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The overall goal of the NIH Research Career Development Award program is to prepare qualified individuals for careers that have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation.

A key objective of the NIAAA is to develop the next generation of exceptionally talented new scientists who are committed to conducting basic or clinical research related to the health risks and benefits of alcohol consumption, and the prevention and treatment of alcohol-related problems. The purpose of the NIAAA Career Transition (K22) Award is to facilitate the transition of postdoctoral fellows into fully independent faculty positions. This will be achieved by providing salary and research support for up to three years after candidates receive appointments at academic research institutions. The program is designed for: 1) advanced postdoctoral fellows at extramural research institutions who are currently supported by an NIAAA-sponsored Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) or an NIAAA Institutional Research Training Grant (T32); 2) current Intramural Research Training Awardees (IRTA) or equivalent staff fellows in the NIAAA Division of Intramural Clinical and Biological Research (DICBR).

Eligible individuals should apply while they are still in a "mentored" postdoctoral position. Successful applicants will be given up to 18 months to identify an independent faculty position at a sponsoring institution before the award can be activated. The purpose of the award is to provide core salary and research support while candidates develop their independent research capabilities and begin obtaining preliminary data. After establishing the research program, the K22 recipient is expected to apply for an investigator-initiated research grant (R01, R03, R21) in a research area relevant to the mission of the NIAAA.

Eligible Applicants:

State governments
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Private institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; NIH intramural laboratories are eligible to apply for the K22 mechanism on behalf of intramural candidates; however, NIH intramural laboratories are not eligible to sponsor the candidate once the award is activated. Agencies of the Federal Government are also not eligible to apply for independent phase of the K22 award. Foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.

Agency Name:

National Institutes of Health

Funds Available:

Because the nature and scope of the proposed K22 award program 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 NIAAA 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. NIAAA anticipates 2 - 5 new K22 awards per year.