NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Forecasted Federal grant Posted
- Opportunity number
- PAR-27-088
- Agency
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National Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
- Applications expected due
- Award size
- Not on record
Opportunity facts
- Expected posting
- Assistance listings
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- 93.396 Cancer Biology Research
- 93.397 Cancer Centers Support Grants
- 93.399 Cancer Control
- 93.398 Cancer Research Manpower
- 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research
- Funding instrument
- Grant
- Category
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- Health
- Eligible applicants
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- State Governments
- Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
- Public or Indian Housing Auth.
- For Profit Organizations
- Other
- City/Township Governments
- County Governments
- Higher Education Inst. (Public)
- Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
- Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Higher Education Inst. (Private)
- Special District Governments
- 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
- Small Businesses
- Independent School Districts
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The National Institutes of Health National Cancer Institute is forecasting applications for the Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), a grant program supporting salary and travel costs for exceptional non-tenure-track scientists working in research laboratories and core facilities. Applicants must hold an advanced degree, have contributed to a cancer research program for at least two years, devote at least half their time to NCI-funded research, and must not have sought independent investigator funding in the last five years.
Eligible applicants include state and tribal governments, public housing authorities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, higher education institutions (both public and private), special district governments, small businesses, independent school districts, and faith-based or community-based organizations. The R50 is restricted to scientists working within existing NCI-funded research programs in a non-independent investigator capacity, making this a competitive opportunity for highly skilled research specialists whose contributions strengthen cancer research infrastructure across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences.
The program operates under CFDA 93.394 (Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research), 93.395 (Cancer Treatment Research), 93.396 (Cancer Biology Research), 93.398 (Cancer Research Manpower), 93.399 (Cancer Control), and 93.393 (Cancer Cause and Prevention Research). Evaluation criteria assess scientific merit and significance, technical adequacy of the research approach, investigator competency, adequacy of facilities and resources, budget necessity, and relevance to program objectives. Applications undergo peer review by scientific authorities and the National Cancer Advisory Board. Standard NIH review timelines apply, with approximately ten months from submission to funding decision.
Forecast synopsis
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will invite applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), which provides salary support for exceptional, non-tenure track scientists working in research laboratories and core facilities who make essential contributions to cancer research. The R50 is intended to support stable, long-term research careers for highly skilled scientists who contribute to NCI-funded research programs but do not serve as independent investigators. Research specialists are highly trained, highly productive scientists who are committed to a research career at the bench or dry lab. Working within laboratories, core facilities, and shared resources, they provide critical expertise, technical leadership, and continuity that strengthen the research infrastructure and enhance the productivity of cancer research across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. Eligible applicants must have an advanced degree, have contributed to their cancer research program for at least two years, and devote at least half their time to NCI-funded research. Applicants must not have sought independent investigator funding in the last five years.
The R50 offers salary support and travel funds to provide both recognition and stability for research specialists whose contributions are essential to the cancer research enterprise. It is anticipated that only outstanding scientists who are committed to a research career within the context of an existing NCI-funded research program, but not serve as independent investigators, will be competitive for this award.
Eligibility
Other Eligible ApplicantsFaith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations.
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