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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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

Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026

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Description

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 core/shared resource/central scientific support 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 scientists,...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Government

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

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); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); 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. 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 not allowed.

Grantor contact information

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Email

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Documents

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Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-287.html

Archived: February 9, 2021

Application process

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Award

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Program Funding

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Expected awards

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Award Minimum

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Award Maximum

Funding opportunity number:

PAR-20-287

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Health

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

August 26, 2020

Archive date:

February 9, 2021

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