GrantRound

Open Federal Grants · National Institutes of Health

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity PA-24-179 · Award amount: see the official listing

Opportunity NumberPA-24-179
Award FloorNot stated in the listing
Award CeilingNot stated in the listing
Cost Sharing / MatchingNot required by the listing
Application DeadlineMay 7, 2027 — 205 days left as of Oct 14, 2026
Last Updated on Grants.govApr 24, 2024
Who Can ApplyState governments, County governments, City / township governments, Regional organizations, U.S. territories & freely associated states, Independent school districts, Federally recognized tribal governments, Public housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status, Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, Private colleges / universities, For-profit organizations, Small businesses, Other applicants

Eligibility

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-b

Eligibility text quoted from the official Grants.gov listing.

About This Opportunity

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program mus …

Description from the official Grants.gov listing — read the complete notice, including any updates, on Grants.gov before applying.

Check Your Fit Get Deadline Reminders

View the official listing on Grants.gov →

More Open Grants From NIH

Browse Open Grants

By who can apply:

By agency:

By closing month:

Every grant listed here comes from Grants.gov, the official U.S. government database. Award amounts and deadlines can change — verify the details on the official listing before you apply. GrantRound is not affiliated with the U.S. government.