OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-135

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Oct 14, 2027(366 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a National Cancer Institute career-transition award for postdoctoral researchers with a research or clinical doctorate who are moving into independent, tenure-track cancer research careers; the postdoc is the candidate, and the institution hosts them. It is not a business grant: if you are a small-business owner looking for operating capital and you are not sponsoring a postdoc heading toward an independent cancer research career, do not bother applying.

Best for
Postdoctoral researchers (research or clinical doctorate) moving toward independent cancer research careers, Universities and research institutions sponsoring a postdoc candidate, Nonprofits and small businesses that can host the candidate's research
Not for
Small-business owners looking for operating capital, Retail, finance, housing, or other businesses outside biomedical research, Researchers who are already independent faculty or not pursuing a cancer research career
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
81
Strong Match
Transportation & LogisticsMatches your industry (transit)
66
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training
54
Possible Match
Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
54
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
54
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research, R&D, Hiring, Training
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, Individuals, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is October 14, 2027.
Who can apply for this grant?
The individual candidate is a postdoctoral researcher with a research or clinical doctorate aiming for an independent, tenure-track or equivalent cancer research position. The sponsoring organization can be a university, nonprofit, small business, for-profit, or state, tribal, or local government. Foreign organizations and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses are listed as eligible applicants, but the notice does not specify whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies, and the individual postdoc is the candidate in any case.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status are listed as eligible applicants, though the actual candidate is the postdoctoral researcher being sponsored.

Summary

NIH/NCI K99/R00 mentored-to-independent transition award for postdoctoral researchers (research or clinical doctorate) moving toward independent tenure-track cancer research careers. Eligible organizations include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, state/tribal/local governments; the individual postdoc is the candidate. Funds salary and research support during transition.

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.

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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