NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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.

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Eligible beneficiaries

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