Opportunity Information: Apply for RFA CA 17 014
The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to help exceptional doctoral students move efficiently from the end of their PhD training into strong postdoctoral positions in cancer research, with the long-range goal of developing them into independent cancer researchers. In practical terms, the award is meant to keep highly promising trainees in the cancer research pipeline by providing structured support during a key career transition point, while also emphasizing deliberate career development that aligns with the recipient's future plans as an independent investigator.
This opportunity uses a two-phase award structure (reflected in the F99/K00 mechanism) that supports both the final portion of predoctoral training and the subsequent postdoctoral period. The overall intent is not only to fund research training, but also to create momentum and continuity as the trainee finishes the PhD, secures a postdoctoral appointment, and begins building the scientific, professional, and leadership skills expected of a future independent cancer researcher. The program places value on candidates who have already shown strong potential and a clear commitment to a cancer-focused research career, and it explicitly frames the postdoctoral period as more than just additional bench training, highlighting the importance of career development activities that directly support independence.
The funding opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant, with an activity category listed under education and health, and it is associated with CFDA number 93.398. The opportunity is identified as "The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)" and corresponds to Funding Opportunity Number RFA-CA-17-014. The posting indicates a creation date of December 8, 2016, and an original closing date of February 17, 2017. An explicit award ceiling is not provided in the source information, and the expected number of awards is not specified.
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities that commonly apply for NIH funding. Eligible applicants listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and a range of nonprofit and for-profit organizations (including small businesses). Public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities are also included, as are Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments. The announcement also highlights additional eligible applicant types such as Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), along with faith-based or community-based organizations, regional organizations, eligible agencies of the federal government, and U.S. territories or possessions.
At the same time, the opportunity sets clear limits around non-U.S. applicants. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities or foreign institutions are not eligible to apply, and non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also not eligible to apply. However, foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, meaning certain project elements may be carried out abroad under NIH rules even though the applicant organization itself must be eligible and domestic. This combination of restrictions and allowances is typical of NIH programs that want to keep the primary training and administrative base in the United States while still permitting scientifically justified international collaboration or resources when allowable under NIH policy.Apply for RFA CA 17 014
- The National Institutes of Health in the education, health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.398.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2016-12-08.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2017-02-17. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Eligible applicants include: State governments, County governments, City or township governments, Special district governments, Independent school districts, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Nonprofits that do not have a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, For-profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Others.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)?
The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is a National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant opportunity designed to help exceptional doctoral students transition efficiently from the end of their PhD training into strong postdoctoral positions in cancer research, with the long-term goal of developing them into independent cancer researchers.
What is the main purpose of the F99/K00 program?
The program is intended to keep highly promising trainees in the cancer research pipeline by providing structured support during a critical career transition point. It emphasizes deliberate career development that aligns with the recipient's future plans as an independent investigator, not just continued research training.
Who is this award designed to support?
This award is designed to support exceptional doctoral students who are nearing the end of their PhD training and are preparing to move into a postdoctoral position in cancer research, with a clear commitment to a cancer-focused research career.
How does the F99/K00 two-phase structure work?
The opportunity uses a two-phase award structure reflected in the F99/K00 mechanism. It supports both (1) the final portion of predoctoral training and (2) the subsequent postdoctoral period, with the intent of maintaining continuity and momentum across the transition from PhD completion to postdoctoral appointment.
What kinds of activities does the program emphasize during the postdoctoral phase?
The program explicitly frames the postdoctoral period as more than additional bench training. It highlights career development activities that directly support the trainee's progression toward independence, including building scientific, professional, and leadership skills expected of a future independent cancer researcher.
Is this opportunity focused only on research, or also on career development?
It is intended to fund research training while also emphasizing structured career development. The overall goal is to support both the research trajectory and the deliberate development of skills needed for independence.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FOA) for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number listed is RFA-CA-17-014.
What is the official name of the opportunity?
The opportunity is identified as "The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00)."
Which agency and institute sponsor this grant opportunity?
This opportunity is offered by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) through the National Cancer Institute (NCI).
How is this funding opportunity categorized?
The opportunity is categorized as a discretionary grant. The activity category is listed under education and health.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is associated with CFDA number 93.398.
When was this funding opportunity created and when did it originally close?
The posting indicates a creation date of December 8, 2016, and an original closing date of February 17, 2017.
Is an award ceiling listed for this opportunity?
No explicit award ceiling is provided in the source information.
Is the expected number of awards provided?
No. The expected number of awards is not specified in the source information.
What types of organizations are eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad at the organizational level and includes many types of U.S.-based entities commonly eligible for NIH funding. Eligible applicants listed include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education; private institutions of higher education; state, county, and city or township governments; special district governments; independent school districts; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations (including small businesses); public housing authorities and Indian housing authorities; and eligible agencies of the federal government, as well as U.S. territories or possessions.
Are minority-serving institutions specifically included as eligible applicants?
Yes. The announcement highlights several categories of minority-serving institutions as eligible, including Hispanic-serving institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions, and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs).
Are faith-based or community-based organizations eligible?
Yes. Faith-based or community-based organizations are explicitly listed among eligible applicant types.
Are Native American tribal governments and tribal organizations eligible?
Yes. Native American tribal governments (federally recognized) are included, and Native American tribal organizations that are not federally recognized tribal governments are also listed as eligible.
Can non-U.S. (foreign) institutions apply for this opportunity?
No. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities or foreign institutions are not eligible to apply.
Are non-domestic components of U.S. organizations eligible to apply?
No. Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible to apply.
Are foreign components allowed at all under this opportunity?
Yes. While the applicant organization must be domestic and eligible, foreign components are allowed as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement. This means certain project elements may be carried out abroad under NIH rules when permitted and scientifically justified.
What is the long-range goal of supporting trainees through this transition?
The long-range goal is to develop supported trainees into independent cancer researchers by providing continuity between late-stage PhD training and the postdoctoral period, along with career development that builds toward independence.
What does the opportunity prioritize in candidates?
The program places value on candidates who have already shown strong potential and who demonstrate a clear commitment to a cancer-focused research career, with an emphasis on a deliberate path toward becoming an independent investigator.
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