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What is the NINR Career Transition Award (K22)?

The NINR Career Transition Award (K22) is a discretionary grant program offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR). It is designed to support early-career, doctorally prepared scientists as they move from mentored research training into an independent research career.

What is the main purpose of this award?

The main purpose is to provide structured support for a two-part career transition: (1) intensive research training within NIH intramural laboratories, and (2) a successful shift to an extramural setting (such as a university or research institute) where the awardee can establish an independent research program.

How does the two-part transition work (intramural to extramural)?

Based on the program description, the award emphasizes first gaining high-quality, immersive research training inside NIH intramural labs, then using that experience to launch an independent investigator role in an extramural environment. The posting highlights that both phases are central to the program's intent.

Who is this program intended for?

It is intended for recently graduated, doctorally prepared scientists who are at the point where they need structured support to transition from mentored training into a stable, independent research career.

What kind of support does the intramural NIH phase provide?

The intramural phase is described as offering a high-quality training environment at NIH, including access to established laboratories and day-to-day immersion. This environment is intended to sharpen research skills, deepen methodological expertise, and strengthen the foundation for publications and future grant competitiveness.

What is the goal of the extramural phase?

The extramural phase is intended to help the awardee convert intramural training into a smooth launch as an independent investigator outside NIH, where they can establish an independent research program.

What problem is this award trying to solve for early-career researchers?

The posting describes a common career bottleneck after completing a doctorate: researchers may have strong potential but need protected time, a clear pathway, and credible support to build independence and compete for future funding. The K22 is meant to reduce that bottleneck by providing structured transition support.

What is the funding instrument type?

The funding instrument type is a grant.

What activity categories are associated with this opportunity?

The activity categories are listed as education and health, reflecting a focus on research career development within health and nursing research.

What is the CFDA number for this program?

The program is associated with CFDA number 93.361, Nursing Research.

Is cost sharing or matching required?

No. The posting states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants and/or institutions are not expected to provide a formal matching contribution as a condition of the award.

Which institutions are eligible to apply?

Eligibility is open to public and state-controlled institutions of higher education and private institutions of higher education. Additional eligible institution types listed include Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, Hispanic Serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and other institutions serving specific communities as noted in the posting.

Does the eligibility information suggest applications are submitted by individuals or institutions?

The eligibility section is framed around institution types (for example, higher education institutions and designated serving institutions), which signals that applications are expected to come through institutions.

What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?

The Funding Opportunity Number is PAR-08-148.

What is the official title of the funding opportunity?

The title is "NINR Career Transition Award (K22)."

When was the opportunity posted?

The posting date listed is December 9, 2008.

What creation date is listed for the record?

The creation date listed is December 31, 2008.

What are the listed closing and archive dates, and what do they imply?

The record lists an original closing date of May 7, 2010, and also lists a current closing date of January 7, 2009, with an archive date of January 8, 2009. This combination indicates the announcement is archived and that applicants should rely on the official NIH posting for historically accurate submission windows and policy specifics.

Is this funding opportunity currently active?

The record indicates the announcement is archived (archive date: January 8, 2009). For the most accurate status and any related or successor announcements, the posting recommends relying on the official NIH announcement information.

Where can I find the full official announcement details?

NIH provided an additional information link to the Grants Guide posting: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-148.html

Who should be contacted for technical problems accessing the announcement?

For access issues or technical problems reaching the announcement, the contact listed is the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) Webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.