NINDS Alzheimers Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Advanced 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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Health

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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 NINDS Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00) to promote diversity in the biomedical research workforce. This grant aims to support independent researchers from underrepresented backgrounds as they transition from mentored postdoctoral positions to tenure-track faculty roles, providing up to five years of research support divided into a two-year mentored phase and a three-year independent phase, contingent on meeting specific milestones. The program emphasizes the importance of mentorship and innovative research approaches in addressing the needs of ADRD, while specifically excluding independent clinical trials from the scope of funded research. Interested applicants can find more information and apply by July 12, 2027, and should direct inquiries to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The NINDS Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD) Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00) aims to enhance diversity in the biomedical research workforce by supporting independent researchers from underrepresented backgrounds in Alzheimer's disease research. This funding opportunity, linked to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is designed for postdoctoral researchers transitioning to tenure-track positions, providing up to five years of research support divided into a mentored phase (K99) lasting two years and an independent phase (R00)up to three years, contingent on achievement of certain milestones. The funding opportunity will specifically support research not leading an independent clinical trial, although involvement in a mentor-led clinical trial is permitted. Key eligibility criteria include having no more than four years of postdoctoral experience and being in a mentored research position at the time of application. The program emphasizes a commitment to addressing the research needs in ADRD, promoting innovative approaches to understanding these conditions, and offering a robust mentoring environment. It encourages institutions to recruit candidates from various diverse backgrounds and emphasizes the importance of mentorship in establishing future investigators in the field, thereby fostering a more inclusive scientific community.
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