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NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)

The NIAID Physician-Scientist Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) aims to tackle the shortage of physicians in biomedical research. It provides exceptional postdoctoral researchers with career development support, helping them complete mentored training and smoothly transition to independent, tenure-track or similar faculty roles.

Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Sub-agency: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Program: SBIR

Dates

Opportunity Released: January 9, 2023

Open for Submission: January 9, 2023

Application Window Closes: January 7, 2026

Submission Deadline: January 7, 2026

Eligibility

nonprofit

small_business

government

university

tribal

Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) – without 501(c)(3) IRS Status

For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

U.S. Territory or Possession Governments

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Higher Education Institutions – Private Institutions of Higher Education

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Keywords

NIAID

Physician-Scientist

K99/R00

biomedical research

career development

postdoctoral researchers

mentored training

independent faculty positions

tenure-track

career transition

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