Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

The purpose of the NIH Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) is to support the career development of individuals with a clinical doctoral degree who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. • The award is designed to provide support for a 3-5 year period of supervised research and career development. • The applicant must have a clinical doctoral degree and have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. • The applicant must identify a mentor with extensive experience in patient-oriented research. • The applicant must have a research plan that is relevant to the NIH's mission and priorities. • The applicant must have a plan for career development and mentorship.