Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of the NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) is to provide support to mid-career health-professional doctorates for protected time to devote to patient-oriented research (POR) and to act as research mentors primarily for clinical residents, clinical fellows, and/or junior clinical faculty. The award is intended to enable mid-career investigators to: • Conduct patient-oriented research • Mentor junior clinical researchers • Develop and maintain a research program • Contribute to the development of future clinical researchers The opportunity is open to various types of applicants, including state governments, nonprofits, and institutions of higher education. The expected application count is 100, and the application size is not specified.