Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-25-135
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) Grant for Cancer Research Careers
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
November 20, 2024
Respond By
October 14, 2027
Identifier
PAR-25-135
NAICS
541715
This opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI), invites applications for the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program. - Purpose: Support postdoctoral researchers with research or clinical doctorate degrees in transitioning to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions - Funding: Provides independent NCI research funding to launch cancer research careers - Eligibility: - Open to federally recognized Native American tribal governments, state and local governments, public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and other specified entities - No OEMs or vendors are specified, as this is a research grant, not a procurement of products or services - Funding instrument: Discretionary grant - No cost sharing or matching required - Focus: Health and education activities related to cancer research manpower
Description
The NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) program aims to support postdoctoral researchers transitioning to independent faculty positions by providing independent NCI research funding. The program targets researchers with research and/or clinical doctorate degrees to help launch competitive, independent research careers. Eligible applicants include a wide range of government entities, businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, and other organizations. The award is a grant with no cost sharing or matching requirement and falls under the health and education funding categories.