NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Up to 5 years of support
K99 phase: up to 2 years, R00 phase: up to 3 years
Facilitate the transition of postdoctoral researchers to independent faculty positions
Provide independent NIH research support during the transition
Postdoctoral researchers
NIH Institutes and Centers
Federal funding from NIH
Grant funding
Recurring grant opportunity
Higher Education Institutions
Nonprofits
For-Profit Organizations
Local, State, and Federal Governments
Candidates must have a clinical or research doctorate (e.g., PhD, MD, DO)
U.S. based organizations are eligible
Non-domestic entities are not eligible
Candidates must have no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience
Consultation with NIH staff before application is encouraged
Biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research
Transition to independent research careers
Launch competitive independent research programs
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to conduct independent research
R00 phase: total cost may not exceed $249,000 per year
Open Date: May 10, 2024
Application Due Dates: Various dates until February 12, 2027
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Complete application package as per the How to Apply - Application Guide
Not accepting applications that propose clinical trials
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