Skip to main content
Independent federal grant matching. Not affiliated with any government agency. Get free access and see which open grants fit your organization.
Open for applications

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PA-24-193

View the official notice on Grants.gov
203 days left (deadline May 7, 2027)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 16, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

Independent platform. Not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Data from public federal sources.

Key facts

Opportunity numberPA-24-193
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.879, 93.273, 93.838, 93.846, 93.113, 93.313, 93.398, 93.242, 93.837, 93.840, 93.361, 93.233, 93.286, 93.839, 93.865, 93.853, 93.213, 93.279, 93.310, 93.866, 93.847, 93.307, 93.172, 93.173
PostedApr 24, 2024
DeadlineMay 7, 2027
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereOct 16, 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:

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

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.

Similar open opportunities

Limited Competition: Small Grant Program for the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-155

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $50,000 Health

Sustained Support for Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-CA-27-021

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $600,000 Health

Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · RFA-CA-27-020

Deadline: Oct 19, 2026 (3 days left) Up to: $600,000 Health