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

Agency: National Institutes of Health

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

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...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Nonprofit

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

Education

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

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

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Documents

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Link to additional information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-285.html

Archived: December 7, 2021

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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-21-285

Cost sharing or matching requirement:

No

Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

Opportunity Category Explanation:

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Category of Funding Activity:

Health

Education

Category Explanation:

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History

Version:

1

Posted date:

July 21, 2021

Archive date:

December 7, 2021

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