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NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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 position

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Funding
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Deadline
October 15, 2027
Status
OPEN
Category
Health & Medical
Opens
November 20, 2024
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October 27, 2026

About this opportunity

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.

Eligibility recorded

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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Applicant types

State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and state-controlled institutions of higher educationFederally recognized tribal governmentsPublic housing authorities and Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations501(c)(3) nonprofits other than higher-education institutionsNonprofits without 501(c)(3) status other than higher-education institutionsPrivate institutions of higher educationFor-profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOther eligible applicants

Focus areas

Education, Health

Recorded notice evidence

What to verify for NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Applicant evidence

  • Applicant type: State governments
  • Applicant type: County governments
  • Applicant type: City or township governments
  • Applicant type: Special district governments
  • Applicant type: Independent school districts
  • Applicant type: Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education
  • Applicant type: Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Applicant type: Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities

Opportunity boundaries

  • Recorded funding: See official notice
  • Recorded deadline: October 15, 2027; confirm the closing time.
  • Recorded focus: Education
  • Recorded focus: Health
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Application checklist

How to evaluate and apply for NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Recorded applicant fit

State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and state-controlled institutions of higher education

Recorded geography

No structured geographic scope is recorded.

Recorded deadline

October 15, 2027 — confirm the closing time.

Eligibility summary: 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Recorded focus: Education, Health

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Directory link check: October 27, 2026. Always recheck the live notice before relying on it.

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