Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates: June 17, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | October 15, 2025 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | June 15, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | October 14, 2026 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | June 15, 2027 (New/Renewal/Resubmission) | October 14, 2027 (New/Renewal/Resubmission)
Funding Amounts: K99 phase: up to $100,000/year salary + $30,000/year research costs (up to 2 years); R00 phase: up to $249,000/year total costs (up to 3 years); max 5 years total.
Summary: Supports postdoctoral researchers in transitioning from mentored positions to independent, tenure-track (or equivalent) faculty roles in cancer research; clinical trials not allowed.
Key Information: Applicants must have ≤6 years postdoc experience and be in mentored, non-independent positions; no citizenship requirement; clinical trial leadership not permitted.