NCI Research Specialist (Laboratory-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.398 -- Cancer Research Manpower
- 93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants
- 93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
- 93.399 -- Cancer Control
- 93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
- 93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis 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 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
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
Education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Independent school districts
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
Business
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
- 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-22-187-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-22-187 Full Announcement Text | May 26, 2022 03:37 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-22-187
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:
May 25, 2022
Archive date:
December 8, 2022
