Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Income Security and Social Services

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Grant

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Discretionary

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Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00), aimed at supporting early career independent investigators from diverse backgrounds in their transition from postdoctoral training to independent faculty positions. This program seeks to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce by providing funding for up to two years of mentored training followed by up to three years of independent research support, specifically for scholars engaged in NIH mission-related research that does not involve leading independent clinical trials. Eligible applicants include individuals with a clinical or research doctorate in mentored postdoctoral positions, particularly those from underrepresented groups, with applications due by September 7, 2027. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-225.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services has released the Funding Opportunity Announcement for the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award. This program, administered by several NIH Institutes, aims to support early career independent investigators from diverse backgrounds, facilitating their transition from postdoctoral training to independent faculty positions. The funding mechanism includes two components: the K99/R00 Award for individual postdoctoral scholars and the UE5 cooperative agreement for organizations providing mentoring and networking support. Key details include that the awards focus on scholars engaged in NIH mission-related research that does not involve leading independent clinical trials. Eligible applicants must have a clinical or research doctorate and be in mentored postdoctoral positions with no more than four years of postdoctoral training. The program particularly encourages applications from individuals representing underrepresented groups in the biomedical workforce. Applicants are advised to consult NIH staff before submission and follow the specific application instructions rigorously, including a required statement on promoting broad participation in biomedical research. The K99 phase will provide up to two years of mentored training, followed by up to three years of independent research support in the R00 phase.
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