Learn from researchers who have successfully navigated the K43 application process
Building on the June 24th webinar on the fundamentals of NIH’s K43 application and review process*, this session moves from the “what” to the “how,” offering practical, first-hand insights from researchers who have successfully developed, submitted, and received K43 awards.
Moderator:
Christine Jessup, Ph.D.
Program Director
Fogarty Int’l Center (FIC)
National Institutes of Health, USA
Panelists:
Eugenia Vicky Asare, MBChB, FGCP
Senior Specialist Hematologist
University of Ghana Medical School
Irene Njuguna, MBChB, MPH, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Emory University, USA
Anou Somboro, Pharm D, Ph.D.
Senior Research and Lecturer
University of Bamako, Mali
Omamuyovwi “Mamus” Ijomone, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
University of Medical Science, Nigeria
Date: Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Time: 9:00 am EST | 1:00 pm GMT | 3:00pm CAT | 4:00 pm EAT
THE PANEL WILL EXPLORE:
▪ Why awardees chose the K43, how prior training positioned them to apply, and how they assessed readiness.
▪ What strengthened their applications—including research and career development plans, feedback, common pitfalls, and lessons
from resubmission.
▪ Opportunities that led to the K43—including collaborations and other training.
▪ How they built effective mentoring teams and engaged mentors during the application and award phases.
▪ Challenges encountered during the K43 application process and award phase, including scientific, administrative and training
issues—and how they addressed them.
▪ What they wish they had known before applying and what prospective applicants can do now to prepare.
FORMAT
Overview of recent policy changes
• Brief introductions
• Moderated panel discussion
• Audience Q&A
* Recommended pre-webinar viewing: AF’s “DEMYSTIFYING NIH” WEBINAR SERIES: Demystifying NIH K Awards: Insights from Funded Global Cancer Research Applications
To register: https://afrehealth-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_IzyHhieETLul4P6hzAv5hA
