NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08 Clinical Trial Required)
Grant Opportunity Analysis
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering the NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award (K08), aimed at training individuals with clinical doctoral degrees for impactful careers in health-related research, particularly in cancer studies. This program is designed to support individuals from underrepresented backgrounds in health-related sciences, providing them with a mentored research career development experience over a period of 3 to 5 years, focusing on biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research, including clinical trials. Successful applicants are expected to commit at least 75% of their time to the project and will receive funding for salary and research-related expenses, with applications due at specific intervals starting January 12, 2025. For further information, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov, and additional details can be found at the provided link: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-319.html.
Eligible Applicants
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 Organizations) 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.