Clarifying Percent Effort and Support for Career Development (K) Award Recipients

For most career development (K) award programs, the K award recipient must commit at the minimum 9 person months, equivalent to 75% full-time professional effort, directly to their research project and career development activities. The recipient can devote the remaining effort (up to 25%) to additional research, teaching, clinical work, or other efforts complementary to their career development.

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Clarifying Percent Effort and Support for Career Development (K) Award Recipients

Last Updated on June 2, 2026