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"Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health (NIH). This award encourages and retains outstanding graduate students who have demonstrated potential and interest in pursuing careers as independent researchers. It facilitates the transition of talented graduate students into successful research postdoctoral appointments.
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Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99) | Grants & Funding U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99) To support the transition of talented graduate students into successful research postdoctoral appointments.
Note: General Individual Fellowships Information Visit Individual Fellowships for general guidance, policy, and program information. Find ICO Specific Information Funding Considerations and This program provides 1-2 years of predoctoral support for highly motivated graduate students.
U.S. domestic institutions Carefully read the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity for opportunity-specific organization eligibility requirements. Project Director/ Principal Investigator (PD/PI) Eligibility PD/PI U.S. Citizenship Requirement: U.S. citizen or permanent resident, in year 3 or 4 of PhD training.
Carefully read the Eligibility section of the funding opportunity for opportunity-specific PD/PI eligibility requirements.
Research Training and Career Development OR - Other Research Related, OT - Other Application and Submission Information After identifying a funding opportunity, follow guidance in the How to Apply – Application Guide instruction call-outs, except where instructed to do otherwise in the funding opportunity or related notices. Standard Due Dates apply.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 3rd and 4th year PhD/doctoral candidates who have finished all degree requirements except their dissertation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was April 6, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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