OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPA-24-194

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses May 7, 2027(206 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH career-transition fellowship for outstanding postdoctoral researchers with a research or clinical doctorate who are moving into independent, tenure-track faculty careers, not a business grant. It funds a mentored postdoc phase followed by independent research support, and individuals apply through a domestic sponsoring institution. Small businesses and other organizations looking for general operating or commercial funding should not bother; the money follows the individual's科研...

Best for
Postdoctoral researchers with a research or clinical doctorate moving toward independent faculty careers, Universities and other higher education institutions sponsoring the applicant, Nonprofits and small businesses able to host the mentored and independent research phases
Not for
Small businesses looking for working capital, equipment, or commercial funding, Organizations outside health research with no role in hosting a research career transition
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
77
Strong Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
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
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ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
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Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
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, Salary support, Training, Mentoring, Career development
Who can apply
Individuals, Colleges and universities, Nonprofits, For-profit companies, Small businesses, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is May 7, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
Individual postdoctoral researchers with a research or clinical doctorate apply through a domestic sponsoring institution, which can be a college or university, nonprofit, small business, for-profit organization, or government or tribal entity. Foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but there is no specific statement about sole proprietors or single-member LLCs, so check the full notice or ask the program contact before assuming you qualify.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status are both listed as eligible applicants, and a nonprofit can serve as the sponsoring institution for an eligible individual.

Summary

NIH K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award supports outstanding postdoctoral researchers with research/clinical doctorates transitioning to independent, tenure-track faculty careers. Provides mentored postdoc phase followed by independent research support. Eligible individuals apply through domestic institutions including universities, nonprofits, small businesses, and government entities; clinical

About this grant

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.

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 allowed.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science
  • Research
  • Workforce
  • Education

Program contact

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

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