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

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Looking for education funding? National Institutes of Health is accepting applications for this award from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 14, 2027.

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Deadline
Oct 14, 2027
Posted
Jan 14, 2025
Opportunity number
PAR-25-313
CFDA
93.398

Opportunity 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.

Who can apply

  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Independent school districts
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • City or township governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Special district governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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