Session: (Separate Fee Required) SSRPCB-4: The Good, the Challenging, and the Discouraging Aspects of the K Series: Navigating NIH K Career Awards in Social Work (Society for Social Work and Research 30th Annual Conference Anniversary)
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SSRPCB-4 (Separate Fee Required) SSRPCB-4: The Good, the Challenging, and the Discouraging Aspects of the K Series: Navigating NIH K Career Awards in Social Work

Schedule:
Thursday, January 15, 2026: 10:15 AM-12:15 PM
Marquis BR 14, ML 2 (Marriott Marquis Washington DC)
Speakers/Presenters:
Carolina Vélez-Grau, PhD, Boston College, Liwei Zhang, PhD, University of Georgia, Genevieve Graaf, PhD, University of Texas at Arlington, Meghan Romanelli, PhD, New York University, Silver School of Social Work and Fernanda Cross, PhD, University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
The NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Awards (K series) offer a powerful launchpad for early-career researchers—but the journey is rarely linear. This interactive workshop explores the opportunities, challenges, and systemic hurdles of pursuing a K01 or K23 award. Participants will hear directly from social work scholars who have navigated the K path across institutes like NICHD, NIMHD, and NIMH. Through real-world examples and honest discussion, attendees will gain practical strategies for developing competitive proposals, building strong mentoring teams, and aligning career goals with NIH expectations in today’s funding climate.
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