Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology (K12 Clinical Trial Optional)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is set to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award in Clinical Oncology (K12), aimed at enhancing the training of clinical scientists in cancer research. This grant program is designed to support institutional research career development programs that will increase the number of clinician-scientists engaged in clinical and translational cancer research, fostering their career development through tailored mentorship and individualized plans. The program will fund a total of 15 awards, with support for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years for each scholar, covering salary, research, and administrative costs. Interested applicants can reach out to Mark Damico, Ph.D., at damicomw@nih.gov or call 240-276-5630 for further information, with the estimated synopsis posting date on December 1, 2025, and applications expected to close by February 18, 2026.