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Closed on May 24, 2026

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PA-24-195

Details summarized from the official notice as of May 25, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of May 24, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberPA-24-195
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.273, 93.866, 93.313, 93.867, 93.310, 93.398, 93.361, 93.113, 93.213, 93.853, 93.279, 93.173, 93.242, 93.865
PostedApr 24, 2024
DeadlineMay 24, 2026
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryEnvironment
Last updated hereMay 25, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • County governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • State governments
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Special district governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • City or township governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Small businesses
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • Private colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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