NIAID Career Transition Award (K22 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
NIAID Career Transition Award helps postdocs become independent research scientists in biomedical fields.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: November 12, 2026 (Resubmission) | February 12, 2027 (New) | March 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | June 12, 2027 (New) | July 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | October 12, 2027 (New) | November 12, 2027 (Resubmission) | January 7, 2028 (Closing date)
Funding Amounts: $150,000 award ceiling listed on Grants.gov; independent-phase support lasts up to two years
Summary: NIAID helps postdoctoral researchers transition to assistant professor or equivalent positions and establish independent biomedical research careers.
Key Information: Award activation requires securing a full-time, tenure-track assistant professor or equivalent position within 12 months of approval.
Description
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) administers this NIH career transition program for newly trained basic or clinical investigators moving from postdoctoral training into independent research. Its research scope includes infectious and parasitic diseases, allergy, immunology, and related areas. The program supports establishing an independent research record and preparing an application for regular research funding, such as an R01.
Candidates apply during postdoctoral training and undergo peer review before seeking activation of the funded independent phase at an extramural institution. This opportunity does not support leading an independent clinical trial, clinical trial feasibility study, or ancillary clinical trial. Research experience within a clinical trial led by another investigator is permitted.
