Description
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 their research skills and knowledge
• Contribute to the advancement of patient-oriented research
The award is open to a wide range of applicants, including institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and government agencies.