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NHLBI Career Transition Award for Intramural Postdoctoral Fellows and Research Trainees (K22 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Jul 12, 2027(272 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a career-transition award for NHLBI intramural postdoctoral fellows moving into independent research careers, not a general small-business grant. The extramural sponsor institution applies, so a small business only fits if it can host a scientist's three-year extramural research phase. Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses with no biomedical research role should not bother.

Best for
NHLBI intramural postdoctoral fellows moving to independent research careers, Universities and research institutions hiring new investigators, Nonprofits and research organizations sponsoring early-career scientists, Small businesses and for-profits able to host an extramural research phase
Not for
Small-business owners with no connection to NHLBI intramural fellows or biomedical research, Retail, finance, or housing businesses, Organizations outside the US or with foreign components
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
74
Good Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
71
Good Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
65
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, Training, Hiring
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
July 12, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
The extramural sponsor institution applies. Eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, and state, local, and tribal governments. The award itself supports NHLBI intramural postdoctoral fellows transitioning to independent research careers.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants, and the tagged summary names nonprofits among eligible sponsor organizations.

Summary

Supports NHLBI intramural postdoctoral fellows transitioning to independent research careers: up to two years of mentored intramural research followed by three years at an extramural institution. The extramural sponsor institution applies; eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, and state/local/tribal governments.

About this grant

The purpose of the NHLBI Career Transition Award (K22) program is to provide highly qualified postdoctoral fellows in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research the opportunity to transition their research programs as new investigators to extramural institutions. To achieve these objectives, the NHLBI Career Transition Award will support two phases of research: a mentored intramural phase (up to two years) and an extramural phase (three years), for a total of five years of combined support. Transition from the intramural phase of support to the extramural phase is not automatic. Approval of the transition will be based on the success of the awardee's research program during the mentored phase as determined by an NHLBI progress review, which will include an evaluation of a research plan to be carried out at the extramural institution.

Who can apply

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 not allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Workforce

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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