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Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (Parent F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for health funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Apr 8, 2029.

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Deadline
Apr 8, 2029
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Opportunity number
PA-27-037
CFDA
93.113, 93.121, 93.172, 93.173, 93.213, 93.242, 93.273, 93.279, 93.310, 93.398, 93.846, 93.853, 93.855, 93.859, 93.865, 93.866, 93.867, 93.T21, 93.THR

Opportunity description

The purpose of this award is to support promising graduate students as they complete their doctoral research training and transition into mentored postdoctoral career development opportunities in research areas relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow candidates to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow candidates to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Special district governments
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • County governments
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • City or township governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-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.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Division of Biomedical Research Workforce nihtrain@mail.nih.gov

nihtrain@mail.nih.gov

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