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))
ID: 355588Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Income Security and Social Services

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355588

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-227.html
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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 (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.

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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award (K99/R00), aimed at enhancing diversity within the biomedical research workforce. This funding opportunity targets early-career investigators from underrepresented backgrounds, providing a structured pathway to transition from mentored postdoctoral roles to independent faculty positions. The program is segregated into two phases: the K99 phase focuses on mentored career development for up to two years, while the R00 phase provides three years of independent research funding contingent on satisfactory progress. Eligible candidates must demonstrate contributions toward promoting inclusivity in research and possess no more than four years of postdoctoral experience. The NIH emphasizes that all applications must propose basic experimental studies involving human participants and align with the research interests of participating NIH Institutes. Applicants are encouraged to seek pre-application consultation with NIH staff to ensure alignment with program priorities. The program aims to address the underrepresentation in the biomedical field and enhance scientific innovation through diverse perspectives and experiences.
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