Notice of Temporary Policy Exception to NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS) Section 12.3.7 to Permit Continued Eligibility for Mentored Career Development Award When an Award Ended Early

NIH issued Notice NOT-OD-25-115 which informs the extramural research community of a temporary exception to Section 12.3.7 of the NIH Grants Policy Statement (NIHGPS), which typically restricts eligibility for mentored career development (K) awards to individuals who have not previously received one. Effective immediately, NIH permits individuals whose mentored career development awards ended prematurely on or after January 1, 2025, to apply for a new award, provided they meet all other eligibility criteria.

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Last Updated on June 3, 2025