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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General Fellowship Awards Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Frequently asked questions about NCI's Ruth Kirschstein-NRSA fellowship awards, covering pre-application, post-submission, and post-award phases.

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Eligibility

Non-U.S. citizens may apply but must be lawful permanent residents by award.; Foreign institutions can sponsor fellowships if there's a scientific advantage.

Requirements

Applications must be cancer-focused.; Sponsor and candidate should be at the same institution or justify remote sponsorship.; Sponsor/co-sponsor should have active cancer-related R01 or R01-like grants.; Reference letters must be submitted via eRA Commons using the Fellowship Reference Form.; Updated reference letters are needed for resubmissions.

Application materials

Fellowship Reference Form; Termination Notice (PHS 416-7) for early termination

Important dates

Applications Submitted: April 8, August 8, December 8; Applications Reviewed: June/July, October/November, February/March; Applications Funded: January/February, April/May, July/August

Contact

NCI Program Officer listed in the funding opportunity; NCI Grants Management Specialist; NCI Program Official

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