This video provides an overview – along with insights and helpful hints – on preparing a mentored career award (K award) application for submission to the NIH.  It is designed for junior investigators and those who assist in the preparation of the scientific portions of an application. Learn how to develop a strategy, plan your application, application requirement, and review criteria.  In addition, hear advice on how to avoid the most common mistakes in writing K applications and correct some typical misconceptions about the review process.