Opportunity Listing - Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.853 -- Extramural Research Programs in the Neurosciences and Neurological Disorders

93.855 -- Allergy and Infectious Diseases Research

93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower

93.286 -- Discovery and Applied Research for Technological Innovations to Improve Human Health

93.121 -- Oral Diseases and Disorders Research

Last Updated: June 5, 2026

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Description

The purpose of the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is to support rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for up to three years for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. Candidates must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral position or no more than two years after their postdoctoral training begins (resubmissions included). The ACE K32 will foster early, goal-directed planning and encourage innovative applications with the potential for a significant impact on scientific research and career development. Inclusion of preliminary...

data are not required as the ACE K32 emphasizes innovative research ideas and thoughtful plans for training and mentorship that will facilitate the development of the postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

Private institutions of higher education
Public and state institutions of higher education
Independent school districts

Government

Special district governments
City or township governments
County governments
Public and Indian housing authorities
State governments
Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Business

For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Small businesses

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations
Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Grantor contact information

Description

Center for Cancer Training National Cancer Institute (NCI) ncik32@nih.gov

Email

ncik32@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-27-062-Revised-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-27-062-Revised-Full-Announcement.html	Jun 5, 2026 01:08 PM UTC

Link to additional information

Closing: July 12, 2029

Application process

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Funding opportunity number:

PAR-27-062

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Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

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Health

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History

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Posted date:

May 27, 2026

Archive date:

September 10, 2029