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NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-313

418 days left

Deadline

October 14, 2027

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required). National Institutes of Health. 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... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Public And Indian Housing Authorities, Independent school districts, Small businesses, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, State governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Is...
•Deadline: 2027-10-14

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What This Grant Funds

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.

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Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public And Indian Housing AuthoritiesIndependent School DistrictsSmall BusinessesFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsState GovernmentsFor-Profit OrganizationsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther (see NOFO for details)Private Colleges & UniversitiesCounty GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 14, 2025

Application Deadline: October 14, 2027 (418 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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