What is a good K99 impact score?

The average of all the impact scores is what constitutes as your application’s overall impact score and determines whether your application will be funded. Even so, on an average, if your application receives an overall impact score of 3 or less, you should have a reasonable chance of getting funded.

Is K99 grant competitive?

The K99 is the only training grant open to non-US citizens. For better or worse, K99’s are considered more “prestigious” than other K-types, which may be helpful in a competitive job market. Early data suggests more than 90% of K99 recipients transition to a faculty position.

How much money is a K99?

The K99 phase has a total cost cap of $90,000 per year. The R00 phase of the award, has a total cost limit of $249,000 per year.

What is a K99 grant?

The NIH Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) helps outstanding postdoctoral researchers complete needed mentored training and transition in a timely manner to independent, tenure-track or equivalent faculty positions. NCI accepts K99/R00 applications in all areas of cancer research.

How much money do you get for NIH K99 / R00?

During the K99 phase it covers your salary for up to 2 years plus ~$20k per year for research (depends on the institute). During the R00 phase you get a total of $249,000 per year for 3 years, though at least half of that goes to your university and not you (indirect costs).

What do you need to know about the K99 Award?

Applicants requiring less than 12 months of mentored research training and career development are not ideal candidates for this award. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is not required, but applicants must provide evidence that they can remain in the United States for the duration of the K99 award period.

How long does the NIH mentored K99 program last?

The mentored K99 phase of the award may take place either within NIH Intramural Programs or at any extramural research institution and lasts 1-2 years. Only extramural research institutions are eligible sites for the independent R00 phase of the award which lasts up to 3 years.

How much does the NIDDK K99 phase cost?

The K99 phase has a total cost cap of $90,000 per year. The R00 phase of the award, has a total cost limit of $249,000 per year. Eligibility. Applicants requiring less than 12 months of mentored research training and career development are not ideal candidates for this award.