What is the anticipated time frame for grantees to transition from the mentored to independent phase of the award?
It is expected that Pathway to Independence awardees will locate a qualifying independent research position prior to completion of the mentored phase, and that transition with associated funding will be continuous in time. It is expected that the awardee will complete at least one full year of mentored training under the K99 phase before transitioning to the R00 phase, except under unusual circumstances. Individuals who expect to transition to an independent position in less time may not be appropriate for this grant mechanism and may wish to consider applying for other grant mechanisms, such as the K22, R03, R21, or R01, instead. K99 phase awardees who are not able to transition at the end of the K99 project period may ask for a No Cost Extension. Requests for administrative supplements to extend K99 phase support generally will not be considered.
