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NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health
Currently Open
As of Jan 8, 2026
Eligible Applicants
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)For profit organizations other than small businessesPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationState governmentsCounty governmentsNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Small businessesPublic housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationCity or township governmentsIndependent school districtsNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationSpecial district governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Private institutions of higher education
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.
Eligibility Requirements
- 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.
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Last Verified: Jan 8, 2026, 5:28 PM
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