#  NIH offers extension for childbirth during K99 eligibility 

 





November 05, 2019

 

 

On October 30, 2019, NIH released NOT-OD-20-11, announcing an update to its extension policy on the eligibility window to apply for a K99. Effective immediately, "NIH will approve an extension of one year for childbirth within the 4 year K99 eligibility window." For more information, please read the full notice: [NOT-OD-20-011 NIH Extension Policy for Eligibility Window for Pathway to Independence Awards (K99/R00)](https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-20-011.html) .

 

 

 



 

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