# Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The purpose of the NIH Independent Scientist Award (K02) is to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. The K02 award provides three to five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate.This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is designed specifically for applicants proposing research that does not involve leading an inde...

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 353758
Last confirmed Oct 13, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: May 7, 2027
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) eligibility includes eligible applicants named in the notice. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) has a listed deadline of May 7, 2027. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Independent Scientist Award (Parent K02 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 353758 from grants_gov.