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- The National Institutes of Health in the health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.307 Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Apr 16, 2015 and posted on Apr 16, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 23, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Small businesses Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses County governments Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) City or township governments State governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
- 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) Regional Organizations Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) U.S. Territory or Possession Non domestic (non U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) 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.
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Opportunity Summary:
The NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity created to help outstanding postdoctoral researchers build independent careers focused on minority health and health disparities research. Its core goal is to strengthen and sustain a pipeline of talented, NIH-supported investigators by supporting a structured, timely move from a mentored postdoctoral phase into an independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty role. In practical terms, the program is meant to reduce the career-gap period where many promising researchers struggle to secure both a faculty appointment and the early funding needed to establish a lab or independent research program. By pairing a mentored phase with a subsequent independent funding phase, the award is designed to help recipients generate the evidence, publications, and preliminary results needed to become competitive long-term NIH-funded investigators.
This opportunity was issued by NIH under the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) and uses the grant funding instrument within the health activity category. The funding opportunity number is RFA-MD-15-006, and the title is "NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)." The expected number of awards was five, with an estimated total funding amount of $500,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, which means applicants are not required to commit non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award. The announcement was posted on April 16, 2015, with an original and current closing date of June 23, 2015, and it was later archived on July 24, 2015.
The K99/R00 mechanism itself is structured around two linked stages that reflect the career transition it is trying to accelerate. The K99 portion supports the investigator while they remain in a mentored postdoctoral research environment, where they can deepen their expertise, expand their methodological skills, and produce research outputs under guidance. The R00 portion then provides support after the researcher secures an independent faculty position, allowing them to continue and expand the research trajectory they began in the mentored phase while establishing themselves as an independent principal investigator. The emphasis throughout is on launching a competitive, independent research career rather than simply funding a short-term project, and the focus area is specifically minority health and health disparities research.
Eligibility for applicant organizations is broad across many U.S.-based institutions and government entities. Eligible applicants include public and private institutions of higher education (including public/state controlled institutions and private institutions), nonprofit organizations with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status (with distinctions noted in the listing), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and a range of government entities such as state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, and independent school districts. Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are also listed as eligible. In addition, the announcement explicitly recognizes eligibility across institutions that commonly serve populations central to minority health and disparity concerns, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs). Faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations are also included among eligible applicants, as are eligible agencies of the federal government and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the opportunity places clear limits on non-U.S. participation. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, meaning certain parts of a project may involve foreign collaboration or activities when they meet NIH policy requirements, even though the applicant organization itself must be U.S.-based and eligible.
For reference and official details, the announcement pointed applicants to the NIH Grants Guide page associated with the RFA (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-006.html). Administrative support contacts were provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster for access or linking issues (FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV). The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 93.307, which corresponds to Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)?
The NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) is an NIH grant opportunity designed to help outstanding postdoctoral researchers transition into independent research careers focused on minority health and health disparities research. It supports a structured move from a mentored postdoctoral phase to an independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty position.
What is the main goal of this award?
The core goal is to strengthen and sustain a pipeline of talented, NIH-supported investigators by reducing the career-gap period between postdoctoral training and securing both a faculty appointment and early funding to establish an independent research program.
Who issues this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD).
What is the funding opportunity number and official title?
The funding opportunity number is RFA-MD-15-006, and the title is "NIMHD Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)."
What research area does the award focus on?
The award specifically focuses on minority health and health disparities research.
How is the K99/R00 award structured?
The mechanism includes two linked stages: (1) the K99 phase, which supports the investigator in a mentored postdoctoral research environment, and (2) the R00 phase, which provides support after the researcher secures an independent faculty position to establish themselves as an independent principal investigator.
What does the K99 (mentored) phase support?
The K99 portion supports postdoctoral researchers while they remain in a mentored environment, allowing them to deepen expertise, expand methodological skills, and produce research outputs under guidance.
What does the R00 (independent) phase support?
The R00 portion supports the researcher after they obtain an independent faculty position, enabling them to continue and expand the research trajectory from the mentored phase while launching an independent research program.
Is this award meant to fund a short-term project or a career transition?
The emphasis is on launching a competitive, independent research career rather than simply funding a short-term research project.
How many awards were expected, and what was the estimated total funding?
The expected number of awards was five, and the estimated total funding amount was $500,000.
Is there a cost sharing or matching requirement?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not required to commit non-federal funds as a condition of receiving the award.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The announcement was posted on April 16, 2015. The original and current closing date was June 23, 2015.
Is this funding opportunity still open?
No. It was archived on July 24, 2015.
What types of applicant organizations are eligible?
Eligibility includes a wide range of U.S.-based organizations and government entities, including public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations (with or without 501(c)(3) IRS status as noted), for-profit organizations other than small businesses, small businesses, and various government entities.
Which government entities are listed as eligible applicants?
Eligible government entities include state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public housing authorities, and Indian housing authorities. Eligible agencies of the federal government and U.S. territories or possessions are also included.
Are institutions that serve underrepresented or minority populations explicitly included?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly recognizes eligibility across institutions such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based, community-based, or regional organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations and regional organizations are included among eligible applicants.
Are non-U.S. (foreign) institutions eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities (foreign institutions) are not eligible to apply.
Can a U.S. organization apply if part of the work will occur outside the U.S.?
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply. However, foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, meaning certain foreign collaboration or activities may be permitted when consistent with NIH policy requirements, even though the applicant organization must be U.S.-based and eligible.
Where can applicants find the official funding announcement?
The announcement directed applicants to the NIH Grants Guide page for the RFA: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-15-006.html
Who can be contacted for access or linking issues related to the announcement?
Administrative support for access or linking issues was provided through the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster at FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity, and what does it correspond to?
The CFDA number is 93.307, which corresponds to Minority Health and Health Disparities Research.
What activity and funding instrument category is this opportunity associated with?
The opportunity uses the grant funding instrument within the health activity category.
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