Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote Diversity (F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) program, aimed at supporting late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds in their transition to postdoctoral research positions in the biomedical field. This program consists of two phases: the F99 phase, which provides funding for up to two years to complete doctoral dissertation projects, and the K00 phase, which offers up to three years of postdoctoral support, thereby enhancing diversity within the biomedical research workforce. The initiative is designed to foster broad participation in research and prepare candidates for impactful careers across various sectors, with applications due starting January 13, 2025. For further inquiries, interested applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
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.