Research Career Programs, K-Series

**Semantic type:** Governmental or Regulatory Activity

**Definition:** Grants designated with a K prefix and awarded to researchers who have a doctorate to develop their careers as independent scientists. Length of award can be from three and up to five years. Some are mentored the entire period whereas others are mentored partially or entirely unmentored.

**Synonyms:** - Career Development Awards - Career Development Awards and Programs - Career Development Programs K-Series - K-Awards - Research Career Program - Research Career Programs