The Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) provides support and protected time for professionals with quantitative science and engineering backgrounds to engage in supervised study and research focused on NIH-relevant health and disease questions. It aims to attract investigators whose prior research has not primarily focused on health to integrate their expertise with biomedical research.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of U.S. organizations such as government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, tribal organizations, and for-profit organizations. Specific eligibility details are provided in the full announcement.