NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), a federal grant aimed at supporting postdoctoral researchers in their transition to independent faculty positions, specifically in the field of cancer research. This program provides a structured funding mechanism over five years, consisting of a two-year mentored training phase (K99) followed by a three-year independent research phase (R00), with a focus on proposals that align with the NCI's mission. Eligible applicants include a diverse range of institutions, such as historically black colleges and universities, Hispanic-serving institutions, and other nonprofit entities, although candidates must not hold independent research faculty positions and should have no more than six years of postdoctoral experience. Interested applicants can find more information and submit their proposals starting January 27, 2025, with the application deadline set for October 14, 2027. For inquiries, contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.
Eligible Applicants
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.