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This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcement for the NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08), issued by the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health. The program (CFDA 93.398) aims to support individuals with clinical doctoral degrees in developing careers in biomedical, behavioral, or translational cancer research, with a specific focus on candidates from nationally underrepresented backgrounds in health-related sciences.

The K08 award provides protected time and support for intensive, supervised research career development in cancer research, including research on health disparities. The program is open to various applicant types including higher education institutions, nonprofits, government entities, and small businesses. The ultimate goal is to prepare awardees to compete successfully for future research grants (R03, R21, or R01) through enhanced research capabilities. This opportunity falls under the Cancer Research Manpower program, which supports biomedical training opportunities through both nonprofit and for-profit institutions.