Can a mentored K-award recipient apply for an NIH Challenge Grant?
Yes. Mentored K-award recipients are encouraged to obtain funding from NIH or other Federal sources, either as a PI on a competing research grant award or cooperative agreement, or as project leader on a competing multi-project award. However, such funding is typically obtained AFTER the K-award is made. Also, there are salary restrictions, as explained in the guide notice located at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-08-065.html. We strongly recommend that you work closely with a program officer in preparing your application(s) to ensure they do not overlap in a way that would cause either of them to be ineligible for award.
