NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is inviting applications for the NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50), a federal grant aimed at supporting clinician scientists involved in NCI-funded clinical trials. This funding opportunity is designed to enhance career stability for exceptional clinician scientists by providing salary support and sufficient autonomy, enabling them to lead national clinical trials and participate in trial networks without serving as principal investigators. The initiative reflects NIH's commitment to fostering leadership in cancer clinical research, ensuring qualified professionals contribute to the advancement of cancer treatment and care delivery. Applications will be accepted starting October 4, 2024, with a submission deadline of November 4, 2025, and interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the NIH grants website or contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is inviting applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), aimed at supporting clinician scientists involved in NCI-funded clinical trials. This funding opportunity is designed to enhance career stability for exceptional clinician scientists by providing salary support and autonomy, allowing them to lead national clinical trials and participate in trial networks without serving as principal investigators. Applicants must have relevant clinical backgrounds, active licensure, and experience in NCI-related cancer clinical trials at their institutions. Key dates include an open application date on October 4, 2024, and all applications must be submitted before 5:00 PM local time of the applicant organization. Awards are contingent on NIH funding availability and are intended for a project period not exceeding five years. The application must comply with detailed submission instructions, including specific letters of support and comprehensive descriptions of the applicant’s role and contributions to clinical trials. This initiative reflects the NIH's dedication to fostering leadership in cancer clinical research, ensuring that qualified professionals contribute to the advancement of cancer treatment and care delivery.
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