NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
93.399 -- Cancer Control
93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower
93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

Description

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for clinician scientists supporting NCI-funded clinical trials research. The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for exceptional clinician scientists who want to continue to participate in the NCI clinical trials networks through leadership in the 1) development of national clinical trials, 2) implementation of NCI clinical trials in their institutions, and 3) national service to the NCI clinical trials networks through participation in the scientific review committees, monitoring committees and other activities, but not serve as principal investigators of research project grants. These clinician scientists are vital to sustaining the NCI-funded clinical trials enterprise. The Research Specialist Award (R50) is intended to provide salary support and sufficient autonomy so that individuals are not solely dependent on NCI grants held by others or other sources of support for career continuity.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

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

Government

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

Nonprofit

Other Native American tribal organizations

Miscellaneous

Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH OER Webmaster OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-21-306-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-21-306 Full Announcement Text	Jan 21, 2022 06:05 PM UTC

Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-306.html

Archived: November 30, 2023

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-21-306

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Education

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History

Version:

Posted date:

August 20, 2021

Archive date:

November 30, 2023