Submitting a successful National Institutes of Health career development award for the vascular surgeon scientist

  • Samantha Minc
  • , Jean Marie Ruddy
  • , Caitlin W. Hicks
  • , Tammy T. Nguyen
  • , Andrea T. Obi
  • , Nicholas H. Osborne
  • , Tze Woei Tan
  • , Areck A. Ucuzian
  • , Samir K. Shah

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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 languageEnglish (US)
Article number100044
JournalJVS-Vascular Insights
Volume2
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Career development award
  • K award
  • National Institutes of Health grants
  • Surgeon scientist

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Internal Medicine
  • Surgery
  • Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

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