Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: Standard NIH due dates: February 12, June 12, October 12 (non-AIDS) | May 7, September 7, January 7 (AIDS) | Expires January 8, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year (K99 phase salary) plus $25,000/year research costs; R00 phase up to $249,000/year (total costs, incl. salary, research, indirects); up to 2 years K99 + 2 years R00 (max 4 years total)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral physician-scientists with clinical doctorates to transition from mentored research to independent, tenure-track faculty positions; independent clinical trials are not allowed.
Key Information: Applicants must have ≤4 years postdoc experience; no independent clinical trials as PI; U.S. and non-U.S. citizens eligible; updated salary and support levels as of May 2024.