Writing An Effective “K” Application: A Video Guide

Do you need some guidance on preparing a K Award application for the NIH? Dr. Kay Lund, Director of Division of Biomedical Research Workforce, gives some great tips in a 25-minute YouTube video, “Writing an Effective ‘K’ Application,” originally presented at the Fall 2020 NIH Virtual Seminar on Program Funding and Grants Administration.

” It is designed for junior investigators and those who assist in the preparation of the scientific portions of an application.

The video covers points including:

  • Currently active K award funding opportunity announcements & where to find them
  • A breakdown of the different K awards
  • Planning tips
  • Application requirements
  • Review criteria

You will also learn how to avoid the most common mistakes in writing K applications, as well as some typical misconceptions about the review process.

For more information, please visit the NIH page.