Abstract
Obtaining a career development award from the National Institutes of Health (K award) is often an important step in establishing a career as a vascular surgeon scientist. The application and review process is competitive, involves many steps, and may be confusing to the prospective applicant. Further, there are requirements involving mentors and the applicant's institution. This article, authored completely by vascular surgeons with active K awards, is intended for potential applicants and personnel at their institution and reviews relevant information including strategies for a successful application.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Article number | 100044 |
| Journal | JVS-Vascular Insights |
| Volume | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 2024 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Career development award
- K award
- National Institutes of Health grants
- Surgeon scientist
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine