The K99/R00- Howard Temin Pathway to Independence Award in Cancer Research is for outstanding junior scientists in laboratory- based cancer research who are committed to developing research programs in understanding human biology and human disease as they relate to the etiology, pathogenesis, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of human cancer. This award provides support for a period of one or two years in a mentored environment, followed by a transition to the equivalent of an independent, tenure-track faculty position to develop an independent research program. The K99 provides support for up to 2 years for salary (up to $75,000 plus fringe benefits, per year) and research development support (up to $30,000 per year) during the mentored phase, while the ROO provides up to 3 years of support for the independent phase (up to $249,000 total cost, per year). The K99/K00 requires a minimum of 9 person-months (75% total professional effort) commitment toward the research and career development objectives of the award. Grant applications must include proposals for both phases and the K99R00 is nonrenewable.

See the NCI Funded Research Portfolio for a current list of K99/R00 awards.

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