NHLBI Career Transition Award
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total of $747,000 over five years
Up to two years for the intramural phase and three years for the extramural phase
To provide support for postdoctoral fellows and doctoral-level researchers to transition their research to extramural institutions.
Postdoctoral fellows and doctoral-level researchers in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research
NIH funding source
Grant type
Recurring grant opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits Other Than Institutions of Higher Education
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
Federal Governments
Must have a terminal doctoral degree or research doctorate
Must have postdoctoral research experience
Must be based in the United States
Must have no more than 5 years of full-time research in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research
Not specified
Research that does not involve leading an independent clinical trial
Establishment of a record of independent research
Must identify a mentor with a successful track record in the proposed research area
Extramural phase budget may not exceed $249,000 per year
Open Date: September 12, 2024
Application Due Dates: October 12, 2024; February 12, 2025; June 12, 2025; October 12, 2025; February 12, 2026; June 12, 2026; October 12, 2026; February 12, 2027; June 12, 2027
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Application must include a detailed research plan and career development plan
Transition from intramural to extramural phase is not automatic and requires approval