# NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)

The purpose of the NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00) program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented, NCI-supported, independent investigators. This program is designed for postdoctoral fellows with research and/or clinical doctoral degrees who do not require an extended period of mentored research training beyond their doctoral degrees. The objective of this award is to facilitate a timely transition of these fellows from their mentored, postdoctoral research positions to independent tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty positions. The program will provide independent NCI research support during this transition to hel...

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Source: grants_gov
Source ID: 350945
Last confirmed Mar 20, 2026 · Grants.gov
Deadline: October 14, 2026
Award size: not disclosed

## Answer-first Q&A

### Who is eligible for NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) eligibility includes nonprofit_501c3, small_business, independent_school_district, native_american_tribal, special_district, state, nonprofit_non501c3, private_higher_ed, for_profit, native_american_tribal_org, county, city_or_township, public_housing and public_higher_ed. Geographic eligibility is national or notice-specific geography; applicants should confirm the source notice before applying.

### What is the deadline for NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) has a listed deadline of October 14, 2026. Grant deadlines can change, so verify the current date with National Institutes of Health before submitting.

### How much funding is available for NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) lists an award size of not disclosed. Award ranges and total program funding are reported from the source metadata when available.

### Who funds NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)?

NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required) is funded by National Institutes of Health. GrantSonar tracks the notice with source ID 350945 from grants_gov.