Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required (BESH))
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00) to promote diversity within the biomedical research workforce. This funding opportunity is designed for early-career investigators from underrepresented backgrounds, providing a structured pathway to transition from mentored postdoctoral roles to independent faculty positions, with a focus on basic experimental studies involving human participants. The program consists of two phases: the K99 phase allows for up to two years of mentored career development, while the R00 phase provides three years of independent research funding, contingent on satisfactory progress. Interested applicants must demonstrate contributions to inclusivity in research and have no more than four years of postdoctoral experience. The application deadline is September 7, 2027, and further inquiries can be directed to NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov. For more details, applicants can visit the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-227.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 Organizations) 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.