The NIH HEAL Initiative offers a Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) designed to cultivate a new cohort of independent investigators in Pain and/or Substance Use Disorder (SUD) research. This grant aims to facilitate the timely transition of exceptional postdoctoral researchers from mentored positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty roles. Awardees will receive independent NIH research support during this critical transition phase, enabling them to establish and lead their own research programs. The primary purpose is to bolster the independent investigator workforce in research areas critical to the NIH HEAL Initiative, ultimately advancing understanding and solutions for pain and SUD. This program is for promising researchers ready to launch their independent careers.
Opportunity ID: 344926
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-NS-22-022 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | HEAL Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral-to-Independent Career Transition Award in PAIN and SUD Research (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health Income Security and Social Services |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.121 — Oral Diseases and Disorders Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 16, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities For profit organizations other than small businesses Small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Private institutions of higher education City or township governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) County governments |
| 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 Institutions) 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 HEAL InitiativeSM Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to support a cohort of new and talented independent investigators conducting Pain and/or SUD research, in order to increase the independent investigator workforce in research areas supported by the NIH HEAL InitiativeSM. This program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of eligible outstanding postdoctoral researchers from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The program will provide independent NIH research support during this transition to help awardees establish independent research programs in areas supported by the NIH HEAL InitiativeSM. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-22-022.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 344926 Full Announcement-RFA-NS-22-022 -> RFA-NS-22-022-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 | PKG00278934 | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00289196 | Nov 27, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
344926 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
344926 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
344926 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
344926 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
344926 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
344926 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
344926 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
344926 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
344926 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
344926 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
344926 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
344926 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
344926 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
344926 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
344926 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
344926 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
344926 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
344926 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
344926 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
344926 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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