Paul B. Beeson Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award in Aging (K23)

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Purpose. This program provides three to five years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on patient-oriented research. The award will enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Clinically trained professionals or individuals with a clinical degree who are interested in further career development in biomedical research that is not patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Career Development Award in Aging (K08) [AG-10-010].The program also includes an annual meeting that allows opportunities to partner with national mentors and fellow awardees. Mechanism of Support. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Career Development Award (K23) mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The FY 2010 anticipated amount is $1 million. The anticipated number of awards is 5 to 7.

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