NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
Assist postdocs in transitioning to independent researchers through the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) with essential funding.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 12, 2024 | October 12, 2024 | February 12, 2025 | June 12, 2025 | October 12, 2025 | February 12, 2026 | May 24, 2026 | June 12, 2026 | October 12, 2026 | February 12, 2027
Funding Amounts: Up to 5 years of support: K99 phase (up to 2 years, salary per IC policy); R00 phase (up to 3 years, max $249,000/year total costs)
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers in basic experimental studies with humans to transition from mentored positions to independent, tenure-track faculty roles.
Key Information: Applicants must propose basic science studies with humans meeting both the NIH clinical trial and basic research definitions.
Description
This opportunity provides support for outstanding postdoctoral researchers to transition from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions through the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00). This specific announcement is for projects requiring independent basic experimental studies involving humans—prospective basic science studies with human participants that meet both the NIH definition of a clinical trial and basic research. The program is designed to help launch competitive, independent research careers by providing up to two years of mentored support (K99 phase) followed by up to three years of independent support (R00 phase).
