K01-A

Profile for a Hypothetical K01-Award Type Project (Adjusted for an Oil Project Context)

Project Title

• K01-A Oil Project

Objective

• The primary objective of the K01-A Oil Project is to support the career development of professionals in the oil industry, focusing on advanced research, innovative technologies, and sustainable practices in oil exploration, production, and management.

Eligibility

• Candidates must be U.S. citizens or non-citizen nationals, or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence.
• They must have a strong background in petroleum engineering, geology, or a related field.
• Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to advancing the oil industry through research and innovation.

Commitment and Effort

• Candidates must commit a minimum of 9 person-months (75% of full-time professional effort) to the project.
• The remaining effort can be devoted to other activities related to the development of the candidate’s career in the oil industry, such as teaching, consulting, or additional research.

Career Development Plan

• The candidate and their mentor are jointly responsible for preparing a career development plan.
• The plan should outline a systematic progression from prior experience to the training and research experiences that will occur during the project period.
• It should justify the need for further career development to become an independent expert in the oil industry.

Research and Training Activities

• The project should focus on advanced research in areas such as:
  • Innovative drilling and extraction technologies.
  • Sustainable oil production practices.
  • Environmental impact mitigation.
  • Advanced geophysical and geochemical analysis.
• The candidate should have access to appropriate resources, including laboratory space, equipment, and field sites.

Institutional Commitment

• The institution must provide assurances that the candidate will be able to devote the required time and effort to the project.
• The institution should commit to providing office and laboratory space, equipment, and other necessary resources.
• Support for mentors and other staff consistent with the career development plan is also required.

Funding and Duration

• The project period can be up to 5 years, with justification for the requested duration based on the career development goals.
• Funding could include salary support and research expenses, similar to the NIH K01 awards which provide up to $100,000 for salary and up to $50,000 for research support per year.

Application and Review Process

• Applications must be submitted electronically and should include:
  • A detailed career development plan.
  • A research proposal outlining the objectives and methods.
  • Letters of support from the institution and mentors.
  • A plan for transitioning to independence, including milestones and evidence of institutional commitment.
• Applications will be reviewed based on the candidate’s potential for becoming an independent expert, the quality of the research proposal, and the institutional commitment.