Award amount$249,000 per year maximum for R00 phase
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ
General Career Development Award Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently asked questions about the National Cancer Institute's General Career Development Award, covering pre-application, review, and post-award phases.
Only active K99 awardees are eligible to submit applications for the R00 phase.; Postgraduate clinical training without research does not count towards the research training eligibility limit.; Visa status matters; only the K99/R00 award allows the PI to accept the award while in the U.S. on a visa.; Applicant institution is responsible for determining and documenting visa status for the award duration.
Requirements
Applications must follow funding opportunity and SF424 instructions.; Applications dealing with human subjects, clinical trials, or vertebrate animals require specific documentation and plans.; Just-in-Time (JIT) materials are required before an award can be made.; Resubmissions require a one-page introduction detailing responses to reviewer criticisms.
How to apply
Contact the eRA Commons HelpDesk for application submission problems.; Follow funding opportunity and SF424 instructions carefully.
Contact
eRA Commons HelpDesk for application submission issues.; NCI Program Officer for discussing review outcomes.; NCI Grants Management Specialist for awardee moves.; NCI Scientific Review Officer (SRO) for summary statement status.
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