NCI Research Specialist (Laboratory-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Opportunity number
PAR-23-242
Agency
Applications due
Award size
Not on record

Opportunity facts

Funding instrument
Grant
Categories
  • Education
  • Health
Eligible applicants
  • County Governments
  • Tribal Organizations (Not Federally Recognized)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Private)
  • State Governments
  • Public or Indian Housing Auth.
  • For Profit Organizations
  • Small Businesses
  • 501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • Non-501(c)(3) Nonprofits
  • City/Township Governments
  • Special District Governments
  • Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized)
  • Higher Education Inst. (Public)
  • Other
  • Independent School Districts
Points of contact
Full announcement

Opportunity details come from Grants.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

Written by GovTribe AI ·

The National Cancer Institute (NCI), a division of the Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health, is seeking applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), a grant opportunity specifically designed for laboratory-based scientists. This award aims to support exceptional scientists who want to pursue research within an existing NCI-funded cancer research program without serving as independent investigators. The funding opportunity is open to a wide range of applicants, including county governments, tribal organizations, higher education institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on the scientific merit of the proposed research, the qualifications of the investigator, the potential impact on cancer research, and the alignment with NCI research objectives. The application deadline is December 9, 2025, providing potential applicants with ample time to develop comprehensive proposals.

While specific award amounts are not explicitly stated, the grant is part of six federal grant programs covering various aspects of cancer research, including detection, treatment, causes, control, research manpower, and biology. The research will be performed at the recipient's facilities, predominantly academic and research institutions across the United States. The award is designed to provide stable research career opportunities for scientists, with a typical project period likely spanning 1-5 years. The program emphasizes supporting non-tenure track researchers who are vital to sustaining the biomedical research enterprise, particularly those working within established cancer research programs.

Synopsis

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. This FOA is specifically for laboratory-based scientists.The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for exceptional scientists who want to continue to pursue research within the context of an existing NCI-funded basic, translational, clinical, or population science cancer research program, but not serve as independent investigators. These non-tenure track scientists, such as researchers within a research program, are vital to sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. It is anticipated that only exceptional scientists who want to pursue research within the context of an existing NCI-funded cancer research program, but not serve as independent investigators, will be competitive for this award.

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