Stanford University
Postdoctoral Scholars

2009 Scientific Management Series

Guide to NIH K Awards
Presented by Stephen J. Korn, PhD
Director of Training and Career Development
NINDS/NIH


Overview: This lecture and the associated discussion sessions will provide an overview of eligibility criteria for various NIH K Awards and help applicants to determine which award is most applicable to them. Participants will learn best practices for application development and gain insight on how the evaluation process works. Note that the NIH K99 award is open to all Postdocs, regardless of citizenship.
   
When: Thursday, May 14, 2009
   
Event Time: 8:00AM - 12:30PM
   
Where:

Clubhouse Ballroom, Old Union Complex
Stanford University, Map

   
Transportation & Parking:

All guests traveling to the Stanford campus are strongly encouraged to use public transit (Caltrain) and the free Stanford Margurite Shuttle as parking is limited.

Paid parking is available at the Tressider Parking Lot for $1.50 per hour. For other parking options, see Stanford University Parking & Transportation Services.

   
Audience:

California Bay Area Postdoctoral Scholars & Clinical fellows

   
Sponsors: The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs & Lane Medical Library

 
Agenda:
8:00 - 8:30 AM

Sign-in (refreshments served)

Location:
Clubhouse Ballroom
   
8:30-10:00 AM
Dr. Stephen Korn, Director of Training and Career Development
NINDS/NIH


NIH K Series Eligibility Criteria & Application Process

How to Decide Which K Award is Right for Me

Award Portability & Characteristics

Writing Successful Applications, Proposal Evaluation Criteria, Proposal Submissions Process, Scoring & Success Rates

   
10:00 - 10:15 AM

Break

   
Choose Career Track I or II
   
10:15 -11:15 AM
Dr. Stephen Korn,
Director of Training and Career Development
NINDS/NIH
Career Track I:
Clinician Scientists
Recipients & Mentoring
Location: Clubhouse Ballroom
   
10:15 - 11:15 AM
Dr. John Boothroyd
Stanford University, Microbiology and Immunology


Managing Your Way to Tenure


Location:
Campbell Recital Hall, in the Braun Music Center, Map
   
11:15 - 11:30 AM

Break

   
11:30 - 12:30 PM
Dr. Stephen Korn,
Director of Training and Career Development
NINDS/NIH

Career Track II:
Basic Scientists
Recipients & Mentoring
Location: Clubhouse Ballroom
   
Cost: No Fee (registration required)
   
   
Event Contact: Teri Hankes
Program Support Coordinator

(650) 736-0129

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