OpportunityTitle: Paul B. Beeson Clinical Scientist Development Award in Aging (K08)
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Other Eligible Applicants include the following:  Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Description: Purpose. This 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 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 patient-oriented should refer to the Paul B. Beeson Mentored Patient-Oriented Research Development (K23) Award in Aging [AG-10-011].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 NIH K08 (Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award). 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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