National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 14, 2027 · 373 days left
- Award size
- Not specified — see notice
- Cost share / match ?
- Not required
- Who can apply
- Tribal government, Larger business, State government, Small business, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Special district (utility, fire, etc.), City or town government, Public college or university, County government, Tribal organization, Private college or university, School district, Other (see eligibility), Nonprofit without 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Grant-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee (nationwide program)
- No cost share required
- Tennessee recipients since 2023: 25
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
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About this grant
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 (from the notice)
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.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
25 awards to Tennessee recipients in 2 counties since federal FY2023. Largest shown:
| Recipient | Where | Amount | FY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $13.9M | 2001 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $7.6M | 2008 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.6M | 1997 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.3M | 1987 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $6.2M | 1978 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $5.3M | 2004 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $3.8M | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $2.7M | 2018 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $2.4M | 2018 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $2M | 2019 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $1.3M | 2020 |
| St Jude Children'S Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $1.2M | 2021 |
Source: USAspending.gov. Past awards show who this program funds; they don't guarantee future awards.
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How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating proposals include the assessment of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives.
Matching requirements
This program has no statutory formula.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Examples of funded projects
Not Applicable.