NCI Research Specialist (Core-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower
- 93.399 -- Cancer Control
- 93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
- 93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants
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 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.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Government
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- City or township governments
- County governments
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Description
NIH OER Webmaster
OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-22-188-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-22-188 Full Announcement Text | May 26, 2022 03:10 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: December 8, 2022
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-22-188
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
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 25, 2022
Archive date:
December 8, 2022
