Just found out my MOSAIC K99/R00 wasn't reviewed but was moved to another Scientific Review Group, which I thought was promising news. Actually no. It was pulled from the review process...because it was a diversity grant. #NIH #MOSAIC #postdoc #neuroscience I am going to miss #academia. - ThreadSky

neuronikki.bsky.social • 43 days ago

Just found out my MOSAIC K99/R00 wasn't reviewed but was moved to another Scientific Review Group, which I thought was promising news. Actually no. It was pulled from the review process...because it was a diversity grant. #NIH #MOSAIC #postdoc #neuroscience

I am going to miss #academia.

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luismcolonperez.bsky.social•43 days ago

Something similar happened to one of my R01's. I withdrew it and submitted to a parent PAR. Do not be discouraged. In the study sections, reviewers do not change the review based on whether it's MOSAIC or regular K99, but you still need a good score to get funded. I recommend submitting a regular K

luismcolonperez.bsky.social•43 days ago

and compete. Do it as a sign of persistence, if you choose and want to. I certainly am and will continue to try to impact my local environment so that I can continue to exist in academia. I hope you and all of us who feel defeated can continue to work on improving as everyone is in science is doing

neuronikki.bsky.social•43 days ago

Unless they will grant me an extension I run out of eligibility in June, so I am not sure if that's possible for me.

luismcolonperez.bsky.social•42 days ago

You may be able to submit. Talk to your institution pre-awards team about withdrawing because I’m pretty sure that application won’t be reviewed and about putting it back immediately under a different PA. You’ve done so much just to get it in don’t give up and I’m pretty certain all your mentors and

luismcolonperez.bsky.social•42 days ago

LOR writers would be up to modify the date on their letter put them in. I just want to see everyone try with what theyve already accomplished just writting a K is a big endeavor so kudos to you https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-24-194.html

neuronikki.bsky.social•37 days ago

The person I spoke with from ERM said that I would be eligible for an extension since the removal from consideration was not my fault. But now I need a way to support my salary for another year with the new timeline.

luismcolonperez.bsky.social•36 days ago

I hope your institution can figure out a temporary solution for you and allow you. I'm happy to chat if you need some help or tips.

neuronikki.bsky.social•42 days ago

It was such an effort. The initial application and the revision and resubmission probably took 3 years off my life, alone.

neuronikki.bsky.social•42 days ago

Still worried about internal funding supporting me in the meantime.

neuronikki.bsky.social•42 days ago

I have talked with PO, SRO and ERM and they were not sure if I could be eligible for extension. Now that my grant has been pulled with no explanation provided, I can revisit this request and see if it's possible. I truly am not ready to get off this academia roller coaster, yet.

luismcolonperez.bsky.social•42 days ago

I thought you said your eligibility is until June and the deadline is also June so if you get it early then you are elegible. Wish you the best of luck and crossing that you find a resolution.

neuronikki.bsky.social•42 days ago

Yes if I can get an extension that solves one problem since the deadline is June 12. The other problem is finding funding to support me until (if awarded) the grant would start --April 2026. 🤷

luskinglab.bsky.social•43 days ago

So sorry Nikki. DM me if you are interested in speaking to a lawyer interested in the fate of applications like yours.

meeksandmilds.bsky.social•43 days ago

This makes me furiously angry. I am so sorry.

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