NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2025 (New) | July 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | September 7, 2025 (AIDS) | October 12, 2025 (New) | November 12, 2025 (Renewal/Resubmission/Revision) | January 7, 2026 (AIDS) | Full schedule
Funding Amounts: Up to 2 years mentored (K99) + 3 years independent (R00); R00 phase up to $249,000/year (total costs); K99 phase per IC policy.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers in basic experimental studies with humans to transition to independent, tenure-track faculty positions.
Key Information: Applicants must propose basic experimental studies with humans (NIH-defined clinical trial + basic research); strict eligibility and IC-specific requirements apply.