In our previous post, we discussed NIH’s analysis of R-award funding rates based on the race-ethnicity of the PI for a 12-year period encompassing fiscal years 2010 through 2022. Here, we break down the results of the Mentored Career Development (K) applicants and funding analysis for the same time period. The data presented includes K01, K08, K23, K25,and K99 mechanisms.
There were more male PIs than females in all race-ethnicity categories. The majority of Hispanic and Black applicants were designated as PIs on K01 applications, though the number of Hispanic and Black PIs on K08, K23, and K99 applications increased from 2012 when some numbers were not reported due to small size. However, small values once again limited reporting of K25 (Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award) Black, Hispanic, and Unknown applicants.
The number of Black and Hispanic applicants for K grants continued a slight upward trajectory from 2021. Funding rates for Black and Hispanic applicants rebounded from 2021 after a small decrease for both from fiscal year 2020 to 2021, but have maintained an overall upward trajectory over the last 3 years.
