The National Cancer Institute offers the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) to support exceptional graduate students in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers. This award assists in transitioning graduate students into successful cancer research postdoctoral positions and provides opportunities for career development aligned with their goal of becoming independent cancer researchers. While applicants cannot propose leading independent clinical trials, they can suggest gaining research experience in a clinical trial under a sponsor or co-sponsor. The closing date for applications is on February 21, 2018, at 12:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 298691
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-CA-18-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 24 |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.398 — Cancer Research Manpower |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 21, 2018 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $1,200,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers. The award will facilitate the transition of talented graduate students into successful cancer research postdoctoral appointments, and provide opportunities for career development activities relevant to their long-term career goals of becoming independent cancer researchers. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) does not allow applicants to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow applicants to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a sponsor or co-sponsor. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-18-001.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-E | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2018 | PKG00236223 | Jan 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
298691 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
298691 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
298691 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
298691 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
298691 PHS_Fellowship_Supplemental_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
298691 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf