Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24) | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The NIH Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (Parent K24), funding opportunity number PA-16-206, is a discretionary NIH grant mechanism designed to strengthen the nation s clinical research workforce by investing in established, midcareer clinician scientists. Its central aim is to provide protected time for qualified health-professional doctorate holders (or equivalent clinical doctoral-level professionals) who are typically at the Associate Professor level (or comparable rank) to (1) sustain and expand a focused program of patient-oriented research (POR) and (2) serve as research mentors for the next generation of clinical investigators. In practice, the award is meant to help midcareer clinician researchers balance heavy clinical, administrative, and teaching responsibilities while continuing to produce high-quality, patient-centered science and building a stronger pipeline of trainees who can do the same.

A key feature of the K24 is its explicit dual emphasis on research and mentorship. Recipients are expected not only to pursue their own patient-oriented research agenda, but also to devote substantial effort to mentoring, primarily targeting clinical residents, clinical fellows, and/or junior clinical faculty. The mentorship component is not incidental; it is a core deliverable of the award and is intended to increase the number and quality of clinically trained investigators capable of conducting rigorous research that involves direct interactions with human subjects. This can include studies where an investigator directly engages with patients, uses clinical interventions, collects clinical specimens, or otherwise conducts research in a manner that is tightly linked to human participants and clinical settings.

The opportunity is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), listed under agency name HHS-NIH11, and spans multiple NIH Institutes and Centers as reflected by the multiple CFDA numbers associated with it (including, for example, 93.113, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.361, 93.846, 93.847, 93.855, 93.856, and 93.866). Because different NIH components may apply slightly different expectations, allowable costs, salary support levels, or emphasis areas, prospective applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant NIH program staff for institute- or center-specific guidance. The posting specifically points applicants to an NIH table of IC-specific information, requirements, and staff contacts so applicants can confirm fit, budget parameters, and any nuances before submitting an application.

Eligibility is broad at the organizational level. Eligible applicant organizations include various levels of government (state, county, city or township, and special district governments), independent school districts, public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and other Native American tribal organizations, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status (outside of higher education institutions), for-profit organizations (other than small businesses), small businesses, and other entities as allowed by NIH policy with additional clarification referenced in the opportunity. While many entity types may be able to apply as the sponsoring institution, the award is fundamentally oriented around supporting an individual midcareer clinician investigator and their environment for patient-oriented research and mentoring, meaning the host institution must be able to credibly provide the infrastructure, patient access, research support, and protected time necessary for the candidate to meet the award s goals.

From a timeline and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was created and posted on April 19, 2016, with an original and current closing date listed as January 7, 2018 in the source data provided. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed under areas including education and health (among others). The record does not specify an award ceiling or the expected number of awards in the provided fields, which is another reason applicants are directed to consult NIH institute-specific details and program contacts for realistic budgeting and competitiveness considerations.

Overall, the Parent K24 is best understood as a career-support and capacity-building award for experienced clinical researchers who are already demonstrating independence and productivity in patient-oriented research, and who are positioned to multiply NIH s investment through sustained mentorship of clinicians in training and early-career faculty. The practical outcome NIH is targeting is a stronger, more stable cadre of clinician investigators who can keep patient-centered research moving forward while training others to do it well, thereby improving the quality and impact of clinical research over time.

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