[National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/)

April 8, 2026 (anticipated)

Not specified; typical NIH transition awards support 1–2 years of predoctoral and 2–4 years of postdoctoral training.

Supports promising graduate students in their transition from doctoral research to mentored postdoctoral training in NIH mission-relevant research areas.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details may change when the official NOFO is released.

--- ## Description The National Institutes of Health (NIH) intends to launch a funding opportunity for the Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00). The purpose of this award is to support and retain talented graduate students as they complete their PhD research and transition into mentored postdoctoral positions. The program aims to foster the development of the next generation of biomedical researchers by providing a seamless transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral training in research areas aligned with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: April 8, 2026 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - The specific total funding, award ceiling, and floor are not yet specified. - Typical NIH transition awards provide support for 1–2 years of predoctoral training and 2–4 years of postdoctoral training, but details for this cycle will be clarified in the official NOFO. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (other than institutions of higher education) - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses Applicants must be graduate students nearing completion of their doctoral research, seeking to transition to mentored postdoctoral positions. --- ## Application Process - This opportunity is currently forecasted. The official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will provide detailed application instructions and requirements. - Interested applicants should monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359702) and the NIH website for updates and the release of the full application package. --- ## Additional Information - Cost sharing or matching is **not required**. - The program is relevant to research areas that align with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. - For the most current information and updates, refer to the official program page and Grants.gov listing. --- ## External Links - [NIH Main Website](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Grant Forecast on Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359702) --- ## Contact Information | Division/Office | Email | Phone | |------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------|--------------| | Division of Biomedical Research Workforce, Office of the Director, Office of Extramural Research | [nihtrain@mail.nih.gov](mailto:nihtrain@mail.nih.gov) | 301-451-0993 |

Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award

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