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
Funding Amounts: Amount varies; supports multi-year predoctoral and postdoctoral phases, typically covering stipend, tuition, and training expenses.
Summary: Supports outstanding graduate students transitioning from doctoral research to mentored postdoctoral training in NIH mission-relevant biomedical research.
Description
This award is designed to facilitate the transition of promising graduate students to postdoctoral career development in research areas aligned with the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers. The program provides support during the final years of doctoral training (F99 phase) and the initial years of mentored postdoctoral research (K00 phase). Candidates may not propose to lead an independent clinical trial but may gain research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.
