Mentored Quantitative Research Career Award (K25)

Please note: NCI no longer accepts K25 applications. The last standard application receipt dates for NCI K25 applications were February/March 2016, and the last standard AIDS receipt date was May 2016.

The Mentored Quantitative Research Career Development Award (K25) supports investigators with quantitative scientific and engineering backgrounds outside of biology or medicine who have made a commitment to focus their research endeavors on behavioral and biomedical research (basic or clinical).

For more complete information, reference the Program Announcement and/or contact the program staff.

Applicant Eligibility

Citizenship	At the time of the award, the candidate must be: a citizen of the United States, or a noncitizen national, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and possess an Alien Registration Receipt Card (1-151 or 1-551) or some other verification of legal admission as a permanent resident. Citizenship or green card is not needed to apply. Citizenship or green card is needed at the time of award issuance.
Foreign Nationals with Student Visas	Not eligible for this award
Career Stage	Postdoctoral Fellows Early-Stage Investigators Established Investigators
Effort/Commitment	Candidate must commit a minimum of 9 calendar months (75%) full-time professional effort to the K25 Career Development Award.
Duration of Award	3-5 years; the K25 Award is not renewable

Budget

Financial Support

Salary	Up to $100K/year + fringe benefits
Research Development Support: Tuition/Fees, Supplies/Equipment, Travel, and Statistical Services	Up to $40K/year
F&A Costs/Indirect Costs	8%
Ancillary Personnel Support: Salary for Mentors, Secretarial and Administrative Assistance, etc.	Not allowed

How to Apply

NCI no longer accepts K25 applications.

Application Receipt Dates and Review Schedule

Receipt Cycle	Receipt Date: New Application	Receipt Date: Resubmission	Initial Review	Council Review	Earliest Possible Start Date*
1	February 12	March 12	June/July	September/October	December
2	June 12	July 12	October/November	January/February	April
3	October 12	November 12	February/March	May/June	July

*Start dates are determined by the availability of NCI funds and may not occur until well after the earliest possible start date.

Applications are due by 5 pm local time.

When a standard submission date falls on a weekend or Federal holiday, the application deadline is automatically extended to the next business day.

Review and Selection Process

An appropriate Scientific Review Group (or groups), along with NCI, and the National Cancer Advisory Board (NCAB) will evaluate your application for conformance with eligibility requirements. Subcommittee I convened by the Division of Extramural Activities of the NCI will determine if it meets the broad needs of the program and priorities of NCI and the National Cancer Program.

For review criteria for the K25 grant mechanism, see the Review Criteria section of the Program Announcement.

Resources

NCI Staff Contacts

For additional information regarding policies and/or guidance in preparing an application for the K25 Award, contact:

Dr. Sonia B. Jakowlew
Program Director
Email: jakowles@mail.nih.gov
Phone: 240-276-5630
Fax: 240-276-5659

For information regarding fiscal and/or budget issues, contact:

Grants Administration Branch
Marianne Galczynski
Email: marianne.galczynski@nih.gov
Phone: 240-276-5588

For information regarding review issues, contact:

Referral Officer
Division of Extramural Activities
Phone: 240-276-6390
Fax: 240-276-7682