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K Award Application Resources
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) provides support for career advancement via a series of career development awards, called “K” awards. These awards are an excellent way for junior faculty and clinical fellows to develop your research programs and careers in preparation for R01-type awards.
Resources for Writing Successful K Award Applications
- Where to Find Successful Applications
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- Application Repository To Help University Researchers (ARTHUR): The University of Pittsburgh's Office of Research, Health Sciences, maintains the ARTHUR database, which is comprised of successfully funded applications that comply with the current NIH format.
- Requesting an Institutional Letter of Support Regarding Career Development
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Although not required, an institutional letter of support from the director of the Office of Academic Career Development, Health Sciences, can attest to the rich career development resources, programs, and services available to faculty within the six schools of the health sciences.
Email oacd@pitt.edu to request a letter of support at least two weeks in advance of any internal deadlines.
- Grant Writing Resources
- Courses and Online Guides:
- NIH's How to Apply - Application Guide: Instructions for preparing to apply, writing your application, and submitting your application.
- Career Development Instructions for NIH and Other PHS Agencies: A complete guide for writing your K Award application.
- K Award Workshop Videos: View past OACD sessions that covered the K Award mechanism, from a general overview to a mock K Award study section.
- K Award Workshop Opportunities: View OACD's Health Sciences Research Series and attend the workshops that meet your needs.
Find standardized text from the University of Pittsburgh that you can customize for your grant applications. Log in through Pitt's SSO to access information here.
FREE Grant writing support for Pitt faculty through the Office of Research, Health Sciences.- Scientific review of specific aims and study design
- Grantsmanship advice
- Editorial review for language and clarity
- Review for consistency with funding announcement focus and fudning agency priorities
- Find the Right K for You
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- "K Kiosk": NIH's webpage to help you learn about the complete spectrum of K awards. Determine which one is right for you.
- RCR Information
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- Responsible Conduct of Research Training: The CTSI Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Center serves as a resource for researchers at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC
View archived webinars in our video library and use our searchable resource directory to find more content to help you gain valuable skills, which will position you for the next stage of your career.