NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
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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 Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), a federal grant aimed at supporting postdoctoral researchers in their transition to independent faculty positions. This program specifically requires applications to include independent clinical trials and is designed for individuals with less than four years of research experience currently in postdoctoral training. The award consists of two phases: the K99 phase provides up to two years of mentored research, while the R00 phase offers up to three years of independent funding, contingent upon progress and securing a faculty position. Interested applicants should note that the application submission period begins on May 10, 2024, with subsequent cycles running through 2027. For more information, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-193.html.

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    The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program targets postdoctoral researchers, facilitating their transition from mentored positions to independent faculty roles. This funding opportunity, reissued as PA-24-193, specifically requires applications to include independent clinical trials as a central component. Applicants must have less than four years of research experience and be in postdoctoral training. The award comprises two phases: the K99 phase provides up to two years of mentored research, while the R00 phase offers up to three years of independent funding, contingent on progress and securing a faculty position. Key dates for application submissions begin on May 10, 2024, with future cycles running through 2027. Eligible organizations range from higher education institutions to various government bodies, promoting diversity in applicants. The program aims to strengthen the research workforce by ensuring comprehensive training and mentorship. Overall, it seeks to develop independent researchers capable of obtaining competitive funding and contributing to biomedicine, thus enhancing public health outcomes and fostering innovation in the field.
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