BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
ID: 347531Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/347531

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-23-330.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00), aimed at enhancing diversity within the neuroscience workforce. This grant program is designed to support outstanding postdoctoral researchers in transitioning from mentored positions to independent faculty roles, providing funding for both mentored training (up to 2 years) and independent research (up to 3 years), contingent upon securing an academic position. The initiative is critical for fostering a pipeline of well-trained researchers who can contribute to innovative neuroscience research, addressing significant health challenges. Interested applicants can find more information and apply through the NIH Grants website, with a total funding amount of approximately $4 million annually and a closing date for applications set for March 13, 2026.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the NIH, is issuing a funding opportunity titled the BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00). This program aims to enhance diversity within the neuroscience workforce, particularly for individuals from underrepresented groups in biomedical and behavioral sciences. It facilitates the transition of postdoctoral researchers to independent faculty positions with support for mentored training and research projects. The award is structured in two phases: a mentored phase (K99) lasting up to 2 years and an independent phase (R00) lasting up to 3 years, contingent on progress and securing an academic position. The application focuses on experimental studies involving human participants and should align with BRAIN Initiative goals laid out in the BRAIN 2025 and BRAIN 2.0 Reports. The program is open to eligible organizations, including higher education institutions and nonprofits, with awards anticipated to total $4 million annually. Candidates are encouraged to submit applications early to resolve any potential issues. The program's objective is to create a pipeline of well-trained researchers to enhance creative research contributions across neuroscience, ultimately addressing critical health needs and advancing scientific innovation.
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