NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
U.S. National Institutes of Health United States · open to applicants worldwide
Two-phase award that funds up to two years of mentored postdoc training (K99) followed by up to three years of independent research support (R00) once the fellow lands a faculty job.
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About
Also: mentored phase plus independent R00 phase (up to 5 years total).
Who can apply: No more than 4 years of postdoc experience at the due date; no citizenship requirement. NIH is consolidating K99 into a new KT1/R00 award for due dates from Oct 12, 2027.
Standard due dates Feb 12, Jun 12 and Oct 12; the next listed new-application date is Feb 12, 2027 (this NOFO expires May 8, 2027). Next deadline: 2027-02-12.
How to apply: through grants gov era commons (you need an account there).
What to prepare: proposal, biosketch, mentor letter, references, budget.
From the official page (checked 2026-10-21): “must have no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience”
Who can apply
- Open to researchers
- No more than 4 years of postdoc experience at the due date; no citizenship requirement. NIH is consolidating K99 into a new KT1/R00 award for due dates from Oct 12, 2027.
What you will need
- Grant or policy applicationOnward Scout drafts it from your sourced profile; you approve every line.
- Academic CVUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
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- Financial summaryUpload yours, or let Onward Scout draft one from your profile for you to edit.
How to apply
Applications go through the official page (grants gov era commons), which needs an account in your name. The deadline is 12 February 2027.
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