Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote Diversity (F99/K00 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Background
The Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote Diversity (F99/K00) program, issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), aims to support promising, late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds in transitioning into and succeeding in mentored postdoctoral research positions. This initiative is part of NIH's mission to enhance the biomedical research workforce by fostering diversity and inclusion.

The program is designed to facilitate the completion of doctoral dissertation projects and provide career development opportunities in biomedical research.

Grant Details
The ARC F99/K00 program consists of two phases: the F99 phase, which provides support for 1-2 years for late-stage graduate students to complete their doctoral research training, and the K00 phase, which offers up to 3 years of support for mentored postdoctoral research and career development. Candidates are expected to develop a comprehensive research training plan that includes activities promoting broad participation in the biomedical workforce.

The program emphasizes mentoring, networking, and professional development activities coordinated by ARC UE5 awardees. Candidates must demonstrate contributions towards promoting diversity in biomedical research environments.

Eligibility Requirements
Eligible applicants include domestic institutions that grant Ph.D. or equivalent degrees, including higher education institutions (public and private), nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government agencies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled in a mentored biomedical Ph.D. program at the time of application. They should propose research relevant to NIH mission areas and demonstrate a commitment to promoting broad participation in the biomedical workforce.

Period of Performance
The total period of performance for the F99/K00 award can be up to 5 years, with 1-2 years allocated for the F99 phase and up to 3 years for the K00 phase.

Grant Value
The funding amount varies based on stipends, tuition fees, and institutional allowances during both phases. For the F99 phase, stipends are aligned with NRSA levels; for the K00 phase, salaries are based on full-time staff appointments with NIH contributing up to level-four NRSA postdoctoral stipend levels.

Place of Performance
The grant will be performed at domestic institutions that grant Ph.D. or equivalent degrees.