The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) is designed to cultivate a strong cohort of new, independent investigators supported by the NIH. This grant specifically targets outstanding postdoctoral researchers holding research or clinical doctorate degrees, aiming to facilitate their timely transition from mentored positions to independent, tenure-track, or equivalent faculty roles. The program provides essential independent NIH research support throughout this crucial transition period. This support empowers awardees to successfully launch competitive and self-sustaining research careers, ultimately enhancing the pipeline of innovative scientific leaders within the biomedical research community.
Opportunity ID: 353763
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PA-24-193 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required) |
| 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: | City or township governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Independent school districts County governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Small businesses |
| 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-24-193.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 353763 Full Announcement-PA-24-193 -> PA-24-193-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 | PKG00286056 | May 10, 2024 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00288540 | Nov 06, 2024 | May 07, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
353763 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353763 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353763 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353763 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353763 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353763 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
353763 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353763 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353763 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353763 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
353763 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
353763 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
353763 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
353763 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
353763 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
353763 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
353763 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
353763 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
353763 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
353763 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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