Description
The National Institute on Aging (NIA) is offering the Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award (K76) to early‑stage clinician‑scientists who have already secured independent research funding and demonstrate leadership potential. The award supports a non‑clinical‑trial research experience (research may be conducted within a mentor‑led trial) and is intended to strengthen the awardee’s expertise in aging research and their capacity to lead future investigations. Recipients receive a multi‑year career‑development grant (typically up to five years) that includes salary support, research expenses, and mentorship. Applicants must be U.S. institutions (eligible entities listed) and cannot be foreign organizations. The program does not fund the conduct of an independent clinical trial.
• Target audience: Early‑stage investigators with a faculty‑level PI award.
• Award mechanism: NIH K76 Emerging Leaders Career Development Award.
• Funding period: Up to 5 years, start estimated April 13 2027.
• Deadline to apply: June 12 2028 (submission).
• Eligible institutions: U.S. public, private, nonprofit, and small‑business entities (see eligibility list).
• No clinical‑trial leadership allowed; research can be conducted within a mentor’s trial.
• Required deliverables: Annual progress reports, data‑management plan, and final close‑out documentation.