Postdoctoral Researchers

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32)
Provides up to 3 years support at postdoctoral level, for expenses for supplies, equipment, travel, tuition and fees.  Stipend based on years of relevant postdoctoral experience. Funding Announcement.


NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00)
Provides up to 5 years of support consisting of two phases: 1-2 years of mentored support for highly promising, postdoctoral research scientists, followed by up to 3 years of independent support contingent on securing an independent research position. K99/R00 applicants must have no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of initial application or resubmission. Funding Announcement.


BRAIN K99/R00 – Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity
Provides up to 5 years of support consisting of two phases: 1-2 years of mentored support for highly promising, postdoctoral research scientists, followed by up to 3 years of independent support contingent on securing an independent research position. This program is designed to enhance 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. BRAIN Program Funding Announcements.


MOSAIC K99/R00 – Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers
The MOSAIC K99/R00 program is designed to facilitate a timely transition of promising postdoctoral researchers from diverse backgrounds from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions at research-intensive institutions. Similar to other K99/R00 mechanisms, the MOSAIC K99/R00 award provides support during a postdoctoral and independent phase. MOSAIC K99/R00 scholars will be part of organized scientific cohorts to participate in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities. MOSAIC Program Funding Announcements.


INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowship
The NIDA International Program, INVEST Drug Abuse Research Fellowship, combines postdoctoral research training in the United States with professional development activities and grant-writing guidance to form a unique program for drug abuse scientists. This 12 month fellowship provides opportunities for fellows and their U.S. mentors to be part of a network of international scientists who exchange information and collaborate on drug abuse research nationally, regionally, and globally. Eligibility and how to apply.