Mentored Career Transition Award (KT1/R00)
Forecasted
This grant offers up to 5 years of support for postdocs transitioning to independent faculty roles, with mentored training followed by independent research funding.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support: 1–2 years mentored phase, then up to 3 years independent phase; specific award ceiling not stated.
Summary: Biphasic award supporting postdocs transitioning to independent, tenure-track or equivalent research-intensive faculty positions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected.
Description
This biphasic grant mechanism provides up to 5 years of support for promising postdoctoral researchers aiming to transition to independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) research-intensive faculty positions in health-related fields. The first phase offers 1–2 years of mentored career development, designed to enhance skills and facilitate a timely transition from a postdoctoral role. The second phase, contingent on progress and securing an independent faculty position, provides up to 3 years of independent research support.
