The choice of appropriate mentorship is considered critical to the success of a candidate s research career development plan and details of the plan are closely scrutinized. In addition to the primary mentor, one or more co-mentors may be designated. This will facilitate a smooth, uninterrupted transition from the mentored research career stage to the independent research career stage. The applicant should hold a clinical doctoral degree, have completed postgraduate clinical training and have secured employment in an academic or nonacademic research institution prior to award of a K08 or K23 grant. However, one may submit an application during the final stages of clinical training.
Individuals holding both clinical and non-clinical doctoral degrees are eligible.
Two years of prior research experience, including experiences at the undergraduate, predoctoral and postdoctoral levels, is expected of K08 and K23 applicants. Individuals holding positions of senior academic rank, such as associate professor or professor, or the equivalent in non-academic settings, are not eligible to apply for these awards. The purpose of such an R03 grant is to provide the mentored K-awardee with additional research funds to support the transition to independence. In this case, the concurrent professional effort associated with these awards is considered overlapping rather than additive. Allowable Costs 1.