Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: May 7, 2025 (AIDS applications) | Standard NIH due dates (non-AIDS) through Jan 7, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $75,000/year (K99 phase salary) + $25,000/year research costs; R00 phase up to $249,000/year (total costs, incl. salary, research, and indirects); up to 4 years total (2 years K99 + 2 years R00)
Summary: Supports physician-scientists in transitioning from mentored postdoctoral research to independent, tenure-track faculty positions, with a focus on leading clinical trials.
Key Information: Only for applicants proposing to lead an independent clinical trial; must have ≤4 years postdoc experience; non-U.S. citizens eligible.