NIH funding opportunities for Fellows in the NIH IRP

Please note that this page is specifically written for NIH intramural trainees (doing research on NIH intramural campuses). If you are an extramural postdoc please see grants.nih.gov to explore NIH fellowships that may be right for you.

This fellowship is intended to provide support both at the postdoc level (K99) and also for the transition to a first faculty position (R00).

U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens are eligible. K99 applicants must have no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of the initial or the subsequent resubmission or revision application, and must be in mentored, postdoctoral training positions to be eligible to apply to the K99/R00 program.

Grants can be funded up to 5 years of support consisting of two phases. There are usually three application deadlines per year. For more information and eligibility: K99/R00 Pathway to Independence Award

This award provides support to basic or clinical investigators to develop their independent research skills through a two phase program; an initial training period and a final period at an extramural institution.

U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible. There are different requirements for the K22 program based on the institute that you are applying to. Please read the information carefully: K22 Career Transition Award

This program prepares trainees for leadership positions in biomedical careers through mentored laboratory research, networking, and intensive career and leadership development activities. PRAT fellows receive three years of stipend support (at competitive levels commensurate with experience and recognition of program selection), benefits and a travel allowance, and will participate in PRAT Program activities. Read more about the program.

U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents are eligible. Please read additional eligibility requirements carefully: Postdoctoral Research Associate Training (PRAT) Program (Fi2)

The OITE has offered various trainings to help you understand how to write a fellowship or grant. Topics include understanding the grant writing process, strategies for writing the grant, writing specific aims, understanding the peer review process. Check out this three-hour long seminar:  Grant Writing 101

Additionally, many institutes and centers offer trainings for their intramural fellows. Check with your Training Director.

NIAID has compiled a resource "Apply for a Grant" that provides information on the full process:  Apply for a Grant

The Office of Extramural Research (OER) produces a podcast, "All About Grants at NIH."

Check out our recorded seminar - Grants/Fellowships for Intramural Trainees (2022)

If you have any questions, please contact us at OITE@nih.gov or reach out to your Training Director.