Quiz 1 – Overall Goals and Types of K Awards Sheila Cherry, PhDFebruary 26, 2022Leave a Comment Welcome to your the Module 1 Quiz. Test your knowledge! 1. The point of a K award is to a. Provide protected time for the same research you always do b. To move your research to the point it is competitive for major grant funding c. Get you to the point of independence d. Save your current PI or Chair money on your salary e. Both b & c None 2. There are K awards for a. Independent scientists (e.g., professor level) b. Scientists with a graduate degree in training position (e.g., postdoc, residency) c. Scientists with an advanced degree wishing to transition to health-related research d. a-c None 3. The K99 is the only K award that allows non-U.S. Citizens to apply a. True b. False None 4. You are eligible for a K99 as long as a. You haven’t been in your postdoc or residency career stage for more than 2 years b. You haven’t been in your postdoc or residency career stage for more than 3 years c. You haven’t been in your postdoc or residency career stage for more than 4 years d. You haven’t been in your postdoc or residency career stage for more than 5 years e. None of the above None 5. You should apply for a K08 if a. You are a PhD that wants to switch fields or come back after a hiatus b. You are a MD/PhD or a MD that wants to pursue basic scientific research c. You are a MD/PhD or a MD that wants to pursue patient-oriented scientific research None 6. Physician scientists in surgical specialties may drop their effort down to 50% if they get permission from their Program Officer and IC. a. True b. False None Congratulations, you've completed Quiz 1. Time's up
