§ Federal grant opportunity · PAR-25-135
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). The deadline is October 14, 2027 and the published award range is Award amount not published.
Key facts
- Funder
- National Institutes of Health
- Application deadline
- October 14, 2027
- Award range
- Award amount not published
- 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. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Education, Health
- Opportunity number
- PAR-25-135
Program overview
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.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from National Institutes of Health.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before October 14, 2027, allowing time for registration and validation.
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