National Cancer Institute Fellowships

Frequently asked questions about the NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00), covering eligibility, R00 activation, and extensions.

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Award amount$249,000 per year maximum for R00 phase

Last checkedJun 24, 2026

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Award amount

$249,000 per year maximum for R00 phase

Academic level

Undergraduate; Graduate; Postdoctoral

Discipline

Health

Eligibility

Predoctoral Fellows; Clinical scientists; Postdoctoral scholars; Predoctoral candidates; Established Investigators; Non-tenured junior faculty

Requirements

Certify truthfulness of statements; Applications must be cancer-focused; Complete applicable sections of the form; Updated Specific Aims and Research Plan (5 pages); Submit within 30 days of reporting period end date; Provide employment information and supervisor details

Application materials

Letters of support; Biographical sketches; New Resources Page(s); Fellowship Reference Form; NIH biosketches for collaborators; Final Progress Report for K99 phase

Official source pages

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