Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award
This NIH award supports promising graduate students as they finish doctoral research and transition into mentored postdoctoral research careers aligned with NIH mission areas.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: April 8, 2029 (Application closing date)
Funding Amounts: No cost sharing or matching required
Summary: Supports graduate students completing doctoral research training and transitioning into mentored postdoctoral career development in research relevant to participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
Key Information: Candidates may not propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but may gain experience in a sponsor- or co-sponsor-led trial.
Description
The National Institutes of Health’s Parent F99/K00 award supports promising graduate students as they complete doctoral research training and transition into mentored postdoctoral career development opportunities. The program focuses on research areas relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers, connecting doctoral training with the next stage of mentored research development.
This opportunity, PA-27-037, does not permit candidates to propose leading an independent clinical trial. Candidates may, however, propose research experience within a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor. The award therefore supports the doctoral-to-postdoctoral transition while allowing this specific form of mentored clinical trial experience.
