Funding Organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total Funding Amount: Not specified
Duration: Up to 5 years, divided into two phases (K99 phase for up to 2 years and R00 phase for up to 3 years)
Primary Objective: To facilitate the transition of postdoctoral researchers to independent faculty positions and support their research careers.
Key Stakeholders: Postdoctoral researchers, NIH, academic institutions.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
Applications are accepted from U.S.-based organizations only.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must propose to serve as the lead investigator of an independent clinical trial.
Research must be relevant to cancer biology, prevention, treatment, diagnosis, and control.
The K99 phase supports up to $100,000 per year for salary.
The R00 phase supports up to $249,000 per year, including salary and research costs.
Application deadlines are set for various cycles, with the latest deadline being October 14, 2027.
The project period may not exceed 5 years.
Applicants must not have previously held an independent research faculty position.
Candidates must have no more than 6 years of postdoctoral research experience at the time of application.
Applications must include a detailed research plan, budget, and letters of support from mentors.
Applications will be evaluated based on the candidate's potential for obtaining a tenure-track position and developing an independent research program.
Applications undergo scientific peer review and are assessed for scientific and technical merit.
The program is specifically designed for candidates proposing independent clinical trials.
Candidates must provide a compelling rationale for additional mentored research experience.
Strong mentorship and a well-conceived career development plan are essential.
Failure to comply with application instructions may lead to delays or rejection.