NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

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Opportunity number
PA-24-195
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Categories
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Health
  • Income Security and Social Services
Eligible applicants
  • County Governments
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Special District Governments
  • Other
  • State Governments
  • For Profit Organizations
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • Small Businesses
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • Independent School Districts
  • City/Township Governments
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The National Institutes of Health seeks applications for the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program, which provides research support to facilitate the transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with research or clinical doctorates from mentored positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty roles. The program is designed to increase and maintain a strong cohort of NIH-supported independent investigators by providing independent research support during this critical career transition period. Key objectives include enabling awardees to launch competitive, independent research careers while strengthening the overall research enterprise. Applications are evaluated through a comprehensive peer review process that assesses scientific merit and technical quality by scientific review groups, followed by administrative review for program relevance by participating NIH institutes and centers. The application due date is May 24, 2026, with the opportunity open to a broad range of eligible applicants including higher education institutions (both public and private), nonprofits, small businesses, state and local governments, tribal organizations, and for-profit entities across all mission areas.

The Pathway to Independence Award provides independent NIH research support across two phases—a mentored research phase (K99) and an independent research phase (R00)—with typical award periods of up to five years total. While specific award values are not detailed in this announcement, typical NIH K99/R00 awards generally range from $150,000 to $300,000 in annual direct and indirect costs, depending on the scientific discipline and research scope. Research is expected to be conducted at the recipient institution's facilities located throughout the United States, with particular emphasis on supporting researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions at academic medical centers, research universities, and affiliated research institutions.

Synopsis

The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition in order to help awardees to launch competitive, independent research careers.

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