NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required)
National Institutes of Health
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- Posted
- Dec 17, 2025
- Closes
- Oct 14, 2027 (in 363 days)
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Classification and identifiers
- Solicitation number
- PAR-25-313
- Assistance listing (CFDA)
- 93.398
Amount
Amount not listed here. Check the official program.
Who can apply
Private colleges and universities, State government agencies, and Public colleges and universities can all apply here. Check the eligibility details below to see if your organization fits.
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.
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.