The National Institutes of Health (NIH), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the nation’s medical research agency — making important discoveries that improve health and save lives.
The Advancing Research Careers (ARC) Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award to Promote Diversity (F99/K00) program aims to support late-stage graduate students from diverse backgrounds in transitioning into postdoctoral research positions. Its goal is for these individuals to succeed in the biomedical research workforce, preparing for careers that require postdoctoral training such as academic research, teaching, industry, or government research. This phased award provides support for the completion of doctoral dissertation projects and facilitates the transition into postdoctoral opportunities, with an emphasis on participation in mentoring, networking, and professional development activities.