The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new, talented, and NIH-supported independent investigators. This grant is specifically designed to facilitate a timely transition for outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree. The program supports their move from mentored postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track, or equivalent faculty positions. This NIH grant provides crucial independent research support during this transition phase. The overall purpose of this initiative is to help awardees successfully launch competitive and independent research careers within the biomedical sciences.
Opportunity ID: 353762
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-24-194 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Environment Food and Nutrition Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.113 — Environmental Health |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2027 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 07, 2027 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 12, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Private institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Independent school districts State governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of the NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition in order to help awardees to launch competitive, independent research careers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-194.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
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Related Documents
Folder 353762 Full Announcement-PA-24-194 -> PA-24-194-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-H | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2025 | PKG00286054 | May 10, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288541 | Nov 06, 2024 | May 07, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353762 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353762 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353762 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353762 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353762 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353762 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
353762 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353762 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353762 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353762 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
353762 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353762 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353762 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353762 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353762 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353762 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
353762 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353762 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353762 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353762 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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