Purpose
To enhance biomedical research workforce diversity by supporting a mentored research experience (K99) followed by independent research (R00) for postdoctoral fellows working in research areas supported by the BRAIN Initiative.
Program Announcement
RFA-MH-23-331 - BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Program Announcement
RFA-MH-23-330 - BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Required)
Due Dates for New Applications
June 14, 2023, October 13, 2023; February 13, 2024; June 13, 2024; October 11, 2024; February 13, 2025; June 13, 2025; October 15, 2025; February 13, 2026
Due Dates for Resubmission Applications
July 13, 2023, November 14, 2023; March 14, 2024; July 15, 2024; November 13, 2024; March 13, 2025; July 15, 2025; November 13, 2025; March 13, 2026
Intended Appointee
Postdoctorate/residency; U.S. citizens or permanent residents; individuals from diverse backgrounds
Institution Eligibility
U.S. domestic institutions
Additional Information
This program is designed to enhance biomedical research workforce diversity and foster a strong cohort of new, highly skilled and well trained, NIH-supported, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds (including nationally underrepresented groups) working in research areas supported by the BRAIN Initiative, as highlighted in BRAIN 2025: A Scientific Vision. The BRAIN Initiative K99/R00 award is intended for individuals from diverse backgrounds (including nationally underrepresented groups) who are working in research areas supported by the BRAIN Initiative, who have no more than five years of postdoctoral research experience, and who require at least 12 months of mentored research training and career development (K99 phase) before transitioning to the independent research (R00) phase of the program.
Applicants for diversity-related career development programs will be expected to attach a Description of Candidate’s Contribution to Program Goals, explaining how the candidate’s participation would further the goals of the program to promote diversity in health-related research (see Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity NOT-OD-20-031).
Individuals must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents by time of award to be eligible for this program. NIH encourages institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations to enhance the participation of individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences, such as categories A-D in the Notice of NIH’s Interest in Diversity NOT-OD-20-031. All research areas within the BRAIN Initiative are encouraged (including but not limited to engineering, computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, chemistry and neuroethics).
Relevant Policy Notices
NOT-OD-22-189 - Implementation Details for the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
NOT-OD-22-198 Implementation Changes for Genomic Data Sharing Plans Included with Applications Due on or after January 25, 2023
NOT-OD-23-012 Reminder: FORMS-H Grant Application Forms & Instructions Must be Used for Due Dates On or After January 25, 2023 - New Grant Application Instructions Now Available
Contact
Jay Churchill, Ph.D.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
BRAINDIVERSITYK99R00@nih.gov
Resources
View BRAIN Initiative Diversity K99/R00 Technical Assistance Webinar
The Importance of Project Originality and Project Ownership by the Candidate(pdf, 126 KB)
BRAIN 2025: A Scientific Vision
Suggestions for a Good Career Development Plan
NIH Definition of a Postdoctoral Scholar(pdf, 395 KB)
NIH Definition of a Clinical Trial
NINDS Diversity Career Development (K) Award OPEN Conversations Webinar