Registration for K Club and Path to Independence Program is Now Open

Registration is now open for two grant writing programs preparing investigators for an October 2017 NIH Deadline.  Application is due Wednesday, June 7th.  

Our next session prepares new investigators for an October 2017 NIH Submission Deadline (or September 2017 deadline for HIV-Related applications).  Course details can be found on The Office for Research Mentoring’s website.  For help with resubmissions or non-NIH grants, contact our office for resources.  Please note, class size is limited.  Priority will be given to SOM faculty members that are submitting this cycle, with priority given to those who have previously observed a cycle of the program.  

Application Requirements

·         Draft specific aims page scientifically vetted by your mentor and/or departmental colleagues

·         Draft abstract

·         Initialed and signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

·         Click here for an application guide and MOU’s

General Writing Timeline, Program Period June 15th - October 12th , 2017 

·         Application closes on June 7

·         Specific Aims Workshops in mid-June (first workshop will be June 15th)

·         Significance & Innovation Workshops in late June and mid-July

·         Full grant application due for Internal Review on August 1

·         Individual feedback sessions with internal review mentors starting August 14th

Which program should I apply for?

• Working on an NIH RPG (R01, R21, R03)?  Apply for the Path to Independence Program. 

• Working on an NIH Career Development Award (K Series)?  Apply for the K Club.

Applications that are submitted after June 7th will not be considered.  Questions?  Contact us at resmen@dm.duke.edu.