K99/R00 Sample Applications

Two NIA Investigators have graciously agreed to share their exceptional applications and summary statements as samples to help the research community. The resources below represent the initial submissions and subsequent resubmissions of K99/R00 application from two applicants, who both received an excellent score and were funded upon resubmission. These are only two examples of successful K99/R00 applications and are not meant to be a template for future applicants. Please make sure that your application is tailored to your specific research and career development plan, and seek individual advice from mentors and peers as you prepare your application. Read more about K99/R00 funding opportunities at NIA.

• Reminders:

  • Always follow your funding opportunity's instructions for application format. Although these applications demonstrate good grantsmanship, time has passed since these grantees applied. The samples may not reflect the latest format or rules.
  • Copyright Notice. The awardee allows you to use the material (e.g., data, writing, graphics) it shared in this application only for nonprofit educational purposes provided the material remains unchanged and the principal investigator, awardee organization, and NIH NIA are credited.