The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering its Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) grant, designed to facilitate a crucial transition for talented postdoctoral researchers. This grant is specifically for individuals holding a research and/or clinical doctorate degree who are seeking to move from mentored postdoctoral research positions into independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty roles. The NCI offers this program to provide essential independent research support during this pivotal transition period. The primary purpose is to empower awardees, enabling them to successfully launch and establish competitive, independent research careers within the biomedical field. This initiative aims to cultivate the next generation of leading scientists by bridging the gap between mentorship and full research independence.
Opportunity ID: 358202
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-25-313 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.398 — Cancer Research Manpower |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2027 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Oct 14, 2027 |
| Archive Date: | Nov 19, 2027 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Special district governments Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities 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; 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program is to facilitate a timely transition of talented postdoctoral researchers with a research and/or clinical doctorate degree from mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. The program will provide independent NCI research support during this transition in order to help awardees to launch competitive, independent research careers. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-313.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358202 Full Announcement-PAR-25-313 -> PAR-25-313-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00290079 | Jan 27, 2025 | Oct 14, 2027 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358202 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358202 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
358202 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358202 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358202 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358202 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
358202 PHS398_CareerDevelopmentAwardSup_6_0-6.0.pdf
358202 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358202 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
358202 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
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