NCI Research Specialist (Laboratory-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 349828Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/349828

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-242.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the NCI Research Specialist (Laboratory-based Scientist) Award (R50), aimed at supporting exceptional scientists engaged in NCI-funded cancer research. This grant is designed for non-tenure track laboratory-based scientists who wish to continue their research careers within existing NCI-funded programs without becoming independent investigators, thereby ensuring stability in the biomedical research community. The award provides salary support and travel costs for a project period not exceeding five years, with applications due by 5:00 PM local time on November 3, 2025. Interested applicants can find more information and application guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), targeted at laboratory-based scientists engaged in NCI-funded cancer research. The award aims to support exceptional scientists who wish to continue their research careers without becoming independent investigators, ensuring stability within the biomedical research community. The application process emphasizes the necessity for a Unit Director, an NCI-funded Program Director with at least one year of funding remaining, who must support the Research Specialist. Eligible applicants include various higher education institutions and organizations; however, foreign entities are excluded. The R50 award provides salary support and travel costs, with a project period not exceeding five years. Applications are due by 5:00 PM local time on specified dates, and adherence to application guidelines is strictly enforced. The selection will involve a peer review process assessing scientific merit, innovation, and investigator qualifications. Successful applicants will receive a Notice of Award, which will outline terms, including data management and sharing obligations. The initiative reflects the NCI's commitment to fostering talent in cancer research while providing necessary resources for research continuity.
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