Description
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.
Key aspects of this opportunity include:
• The program is open to various types of applicants, including private institutions of higher education, special district governments, and non-profits.
• The opportunity is for independent clinical trial required research.
• The award is for a period of 2-5 years, depending on the specific research proposal.
• The program aims to support researchers in various fields, including environmental health, human genome research, and cancer research.
• Applicants must submit their applications electronically through the eRA Service Desk.
• The submission deadline is May 07, 2027 12:00:00 AM EDT.