Introduction
The Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) facilitates early-stage basic scientists to make a timely transition from a mentored postdoctoral research position to a stable independent research position earlier than is currently the normal transition time.
Research Supported by the NCI K99/R00 award must use human cells and/ or tissues.
For more complete information, reference the program announcement and/or contact the program staff.
Applicant Eligibility
| Citizens, Foreign Nationals and Student Visas | U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizen/permanent residents are eligible to apply for this award providing that the sponsoring institution includes an assurance that their visas will allow them to remain in the United States long enough to (a) transition to an independent research career in the U.S. during the proposed mentored (K99) phase and (b) be productive on the research project in the U.S. for the duration of the proposed independent research (R00) phase. |
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| Geographic Location | K99/R00 recipients must reside in and work at U.S.-based institutions for the duration of the award |
| Career Stage | Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellows |
| Commitment | Candidate must commit a minimum 9.0 calendar months. (75%) full-time professional effort to the K99/R00 career development award |
| Duration of Award | 1-2 yrs K99 phase |
Financial Support
| K99 Phase | |
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| Salary | Up to $100K/ yr + fringe benefits |
| Research Development Support: research and career development activities | Up to $30K/ yr |
| F & A costs/Indirect costs | 8% |
| Ancillary Personnel Support; Salary for mentors, secretarial and administrative assistance, etc. | Not Allowed |
| R00 Phase | |
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| Up to $249K/ yr |
| Ancillary Personnel Support; Salary for mentors, secretarial and administrative assistance, etc. | Not Allowed |
| Salary for Postdoctoral, technician, lab manager support permitted. | Allowed |
Program Announcement & Related Links
| Program Announcement | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-197.html |
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| Current List of K99/R00 Awards | http://fundedresearch.cancer.gov/search/ResultManager?fy=PUB2010&mech=K99 |
| Link to Main Peer Review Group NCI - F | http://era.nih.gov/roster/proster.cfm?CID=100453 |
| Application Form and Details | http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/GetGrantFromFedgrants?opportunity=PA-11-197 http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/opportunities/packages/oppPA-11-197-cidADOBE-FORMS-B1.pdf |
| Notices | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-09-022.html |
| Transition Info/Forms | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-197.html#_Section_VI._Award |
R00 Transition Application Information
| Citizenship, Foreign Nationals, and Student Visas | U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizen/permanent residents are eligible to apply for this award providing that the sponsoring institution includes an assurance that their visas will allow them to remain in the United States long enough to (a) transition to an independent research career in the U.S. during the proposed mentored (K99) phase and (b) be productive on the research project in the U.S. for the duration of the proposed independent research (R00) phase. |
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| Geographic Location | R00 recipients must reside in and work at U.S. based institutions for the duration of the award |
| Career Stage | Tenure-track full-time position offered & accepted (or equivalent) |
| Institutional Commitment | Institution provides protected time (9 calendar months or 75% effort) for the duration of the R00 award. Institutions may not require the use of R00 funds to offset a typical start-up package (salary & other) & confirm that the appointment is not contingent on the transfer of the R00 award to the institution. |
| Duration of Award | 3 yrs R00 phase |
| Transition Application | Application Pages: Face, New project description, Budget, New resources, Progress during K99 phase, Research plan (updated), JIT (IRB & IACUC approvals), New Checklist & Institutional Commitment. |
| Application Due Date | At least, (if not before) two months prior to the proposed activation date of the R00 award. |
