BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:RFA-MH-23-331Funding Opportunity Title:BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Opportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:GrantCategory of Funding Activity:EducationHealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: CFDA Number(s):93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 -- Aging Research 93.867 -- Vision ResearchCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No

Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:Apr 14, 2023Last Updated Date:Apr 14, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Mar 13, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Mar 13, 2026 Archive Date:Apr 18, 2026Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: Award Floor: Document Type:Grants NoticeFunding Opportunity Number:RFA-MH-23-331Funding Opportunity Title:BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)Opportunity Category:DiscretionaryOpportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:GrantCategory of Funding Activity:EducationHealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCategory Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: CFDA Number(s):93.173 -- Research Related to Deafness and Communication Disorders 93.242 -- Mental Health Research Grants 93.273 -- Alcohol Research Programs 93.279 -- Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Programs 93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders 93.865 -- Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research 93.866 -- Aging Research 93.867 -- Vision ResearchCost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Version:Synopsis 1Posted Date:Apr 14, 2023Last Updated Date:Apr 14, 2023Original Closing Date for Applications:Mar 13, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications:Mar 13, 2026 Archive Date:Apr 18, 2026Estimated Total Program Funding: Award Ceiling: Award Floor: Eligible Applicants:Special district governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Private institutions of higher education City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Independent school districts Small businesses County governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationAdditional Information on Eligibility: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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession. Agency Name:National Institutes of HealthDescription:The purpose of the NIH BRAIN Initiative Advanced Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00) program is to enhance workforce diversity in the neuroscience workforce and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NIH-supported, independent investigators from diverse backgrounds in BRAIN Initiative research areas. 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 to assist awardees in launching competitive, independent research careers.Link to Additional Information:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-23-331.htmlGrantor Contact Information:If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.govSee Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.