NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
ID: 350945Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/350945

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-288.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00), aimed at fostering a new generation of independent investigators in cancer research. This funding opportunity is designed for postdoctoral fellows who require no more than two years of additional training to transition from mentored positions to independent faculty roles, specifically supporting basic experimental studies involving human participants. The program emphasizes the importance of mentorship and institutional support, providing up to two years of mentored training followed by a three-year independent research phase, contingent upon satisfactory progress. Interested applicants should note that the proposal submission window opens on January 14, 2024, with applications due by 5:00 PM local time on the specified deadlines. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), has announced the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00). This funding opportunity aims to foster a pool of new independent investigators in cancer research by supporting postdoctoral fellows transitioning from mentored positions to independent faculty roles. It specifically caters to those requiring no more than two years of additional training before achieving research independence, promoting studies involving basic experimental research with humans. Key dates highlight the proposal submission window starting January 14, 2024, and applications are due by 5:00 PM local time on specified deadlines. The program intricately details eligibility, budget considerations, and expected institutional commitment to candidates' career development. The K99 phase supports mentored training for up to two years, followed by a three-year independent phase (R00) contingent upon satisfactory progress. The document underscores the importance of mentorship, sound research plans, and a supportive institutional environment to ensure successful transitions for candidates, while reinforcing NIH's mission to advance scientific research and public health through its funding programs.
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