The K99/R00, or "Pathway to Independence" award, helps trainees transition from a mentored postdoctoral research position to an independent research position. Applicants do not have to be US citizens or permanent residents, making this a popular funding mechanism for trainees. Because of the complexity of the application process, this standalone session was developed to help you learn how to successfully write one by learning from those who have already done so! Dr. Escobar-Viera will provide an overview of the K99/R00 application. Panelists will then talk about their own experiences in writing successful applications and share how they personalized different sections to showcase their individual strengths and future research goals.