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

The NIH Pathway to Independence Award 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 launch competitive, independent research careers. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The award is for a transition from a postdoctoral research position to an independent faculty position. • The program provides independent NIH research support during the transition. • The award is designed to help awardees launch competitive, independent research careers. • Eligible applicants include various types of organizations, such as nonprofits, institutions of higher education, and government agencies. • The submission deadline is May 07, 2027.