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

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.

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 353761
Last confirmed Mar 20, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: May 7, 2027
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) eligibility includes independent_school_district, nonprofit_non501c3, state, public_higher_ed, city_or_township, native_american_tribal_org, county, private_higher_ed, native_american_tribal, for_profit, nonprofit_501c3, public_housing, small_business and special_district. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) has a listed deadline of May 7, 2027. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

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

NIH Pathway to Independence Award (Parent K99/R00 Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 353761 from grants_gov.