Description
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00) to support outstanding graduate students as they finish their doctoral research and move into a mentored postdoctoral fellowship. The award does not permit applicants to lead an independent clinical trial, though participation in a sponsor‑led trial is allowed. Eligible institutions include public and private higher‑education entities, non‑profits, small businesses, tribal organizations, and government entities; foreign organizations are excluded. Applications are accepted via the NIH eRA Commons system, with a submission deadline of 8 April 2029. The anticipated award start date is 8 December 2026, with an estimated project duration of about four years. Funding is provided as a grant (no cost‑sharing required) and is subject to NIH grant policies and the Public Health Service Act.
• Supports transition from PhD to postdoctoral research
• Open to a wide range of U.S. institutions (higher‑education, non‑profit, small business, tribal, government)
• No independent clinical trial leadership allowed
• Application via eRA Commons; deadline 8 Apr 2029
• Estimated award start 8 Dec 2026; project length ~4 years
• Funding instrument: Grant (no cost‑share)
• Contact: Division of Biomedical Research Workforce, NIH ([email protected], (301) 402‑2541)