Career Transition Award for NINDS Intramural Clinician-Scientists (K22 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The objective of the NIH Career Transition Award (K22) is to provide support to outstanding basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program: an initial period involving an intramural appointment at the NIH and a final period of support at an extramural institution. This NINDS K22 is specifically designed to facilitate the transition of NINDS intramural neurologist- and neurosurgeon-scientists to independent, academic faculty positions that support clinician-scientists to engage in independently funded scientific research as well as clinical activities. The program supports the career development of outstanding intramural clinician-scientists in neurology and neurosurgery by providing a structured pathway from NIH intramural research to independent extramural academic positions. This award enables recipients to establish their own research programs while maintaining clinical activities in their specialized fields.