RFA-CA-21-059: The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on November 18, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 22, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeF99 / K00
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNCI
- Median yearly award$88,346
- Typical project length2 years
- F99, Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award. The final graduate school phase of the F99/K00 award. Other open F99 notices.
- K00, Postdoctoral Transition Award. The postdoctoral phase of the F99/K00 award. Other open K00 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-CA-21-059 were run by National Cancer Institute (NCI, 51 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read RFA-CA-21-059 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-CA-23-042 | August 21, 2023 | Closed November 19, 2024 | Closed |
| RFA-CA-22-041 | August 18, 2022 | Closed November 18, 2022 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 21, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 18, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | December 24, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- 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 (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of the NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00) is to encourage and retain outstanding graduate students recognized by their institutions for their high potential and strong interest in pursuing careers as independent cancer researchers. The award will facilitate the transition of talented graduate students into successful cancer research postdoctoral appointments and provide opportunities for career development activities relevant to their long-term career goals of becoming independent cancer researchers.
Funded under RFA-CA-21-059 so far
NIH funded 51 projects under RFA-CA-21-059 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 40 institutions. The median yearly award was $88,346.
Who has won Cancer Research Manpower grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cancer Research Manpower (93.398) awarded $1.0 billion across 2,913 grant awards, an average of $359,612 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research | New York | 92 | $52.8 million |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. | Massachusetts | 100 | $38.4 million |
| The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Texas | 65 | $35.5 million |
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 58 | $35.4 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 69 | $33.7 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is RFA-CA-21-059 still open?
No. It closed on November 18, 2021.
Who can apply for The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for The NCI Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Fellow Transition Award (F99/K00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed November 18, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-CA-21-059?
NIH RePORTER lists 51 projects funded under RFA-CA-21-059 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 40 institutions. The most were at Stanford University, Dana-Farber Cancer Inst, University of California, San Diego.
Who has won Cancer Research Manpower grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The program made 2,913 awards worth $1.0 billion in that time.
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