At a glance
NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a federal competitive grant from National Institutes of Health for the science & technology sector. Eligible applicants: Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions. The application deadline is November 12, 2027. Apply via the official listing at www.grants.gov.
- Amount
- See listing
- Deadline
- Nov 12, 2027
- Type
- Competitive
- Status
- Open
About this program
The objective of the NIA Academic Leadership Career Award (K07) is to provide support for established investigators who have the expertise and leadership skills to enhance aging and/or Alzheimer's Disease (AD) and Alzheimers Disease Related Dementias (ADRD)research capacity within their academic institution. Through this award, investigators will endeavor to develop research and educational infrastructure, mentorship, and career development activities in support of new or emerging areas of aging and/or AD/ADRDresearch. These may include, but are not limited to, courses, curricula, research support, pilot funding, travel awards, visiting scholars, or networks. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial, a clinical trial feasibility study, or an ancillary clinical trial. Applicants to this FOA are permitted to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by another investigator.
Who can apply
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments); Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized); Special district governments; Public and State controlled institutions of higher education; Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities; For profit organizations other than small businesses; Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification); Private institutions of higher education; Small businesses; Independent school districts; Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; State governments; Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education; County governments; City or township governments. Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.
How to apply
Apply through Grants.gov using funding opportunity number PAR-24-321. Register your organization (SAM.gov + Grants.gov) before the deadline, then submit the application package listed in the official notice.
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