Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)

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The Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08) program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in basic aging (i.e., not patient-oriented) research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Development (K23) Award in Aging[RFA-AG-11-009]. Mechanism of Support This FOA will utilize the NIH Research Career Development Award K08 award mechanism Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2011 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7. Budget and Project Period. Applicants may seek up to $200,000 (direct costs) per year. Direct costs requested across all years may be no more than $600,000 for three year awards; $700,000 for four year awards; and $800,000 for five year awards. Awarded amounts may be significantly lower than these amounts. Although the financial plans of NIA, NIMH and NINDS provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.

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