NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), a federal grant aimed at supporting the transition of promising physician-scientists from mentored postdoctoral positions to independent faculty roles. This program is designed to address the national shortage of physician-scientists by facilitating their development in biomedical research careers, particularly through independent clinical trials, and consists of two phases: the K99 phase for mentored research training and the R00 phase for independent research support. Eligible applicants include individuals with clinical doctorate degrees who have no more than four years of postdoctoral experience and propose research focusing on clinical or translational studies. The application deadline is January 7, 2026, and interested parties can find more information and contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the program's webpage at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-070.html.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.