Award amount$249,000 per year maximum for R00 phase
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
FAQ
NCI Transition Career Development Award (K 22) FAQs
Frequently asked questions about the NCI Transition Career Development Award (K22), covering application expectations, mentor roles, and eligibility extensions.
Cannot have currently or previously held an independent research faculty or tenure-track faculty position.; Extension of eligibility for childbirth is available.; Men, adoptive parents, and same-sex partners can request an extension.
Requirements
Research plan should be innovative, hypothesis-driven, cancer-focused, with preliminary data and high potential impact.; Career development plan should describe training activities for early research independence.; Application requires exceptionally strong reference letters.; Must include letters of support from Department Chair or Dean.; No 'Plans and Statements of Mentor and Co-mentor(s)' section allowed.
Application materials
Letters of support; NIH biosketches for collaborators; Brief statement indicating independent award status
Important dates
Posted: November 28, 2023
Contact
NCI program official
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