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Early Career Neurosurgery Research Program (NINDS-Sponsored)
This NINDS-sponsored initiative is designed to support young neurosurgeons (within 1-2 years of starting practice) who are eager to launch a research-focused career. While the program is not exclusively tailored to neuro-oncology, it strongly encourages research in brain tumors.
The NINDS K08 and K23 awards provide five years of funding to support early-career researchers across various fields. These awards are designed to foster the development of independent investigators in neuroscience research. While not limited to neuro-oncology or neurosurgeons, they offer an excellent opportunity for those pursuing impactful research.
2 year support ($ 275,000 total). Non renewable. For novel, exploratory studies. No need for many preliminary data/publications. Supported by NCI and NINDS among other NIH institutes. Very competitive (success rate 10-15%). No restrictions in terms of time commitment. Awarded every 4 months.
5 year support ($250,000/year). Renewable. This grant requires solid preliminary data, and prior senior authorship is generally requested. Supported by NCI and NINDS among many other NIH institutes. Most competitive. Awarded every 4 months.
Discovery Grant: Awarded annually. Award is $ 50,000 for 1 year). No indirect costs covered (so certain academic centers will not support it). Little preliminary data needed.
Research Collaboration (ARC) Grant Program: Awarded annually. Award is $200,000 (2 years). It requires a collaborative project among multiple (at least 2) principal investigators. No indirect costs covered.
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