Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (Parent K23 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The award is for individuals with a clinical doctoral degree • The research focus is on patient-oriented research • The award is for 3 to 5 years • The opportunity is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health • Eligible applicants include public and state controlled institutions of higher education, non-profits, and small businesses