NCI Research Specialist (Core-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Key Information

Due Date: November 3, 2025


Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)


Source: Federal


Funding Category:

Health & Human Services

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Contact Info: grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

Overview

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is extending an invitation for grant applications for its Research Specialist Award (R50). This award is open to laboratory-based scientists involved in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. This award does not allow for clinical trials.

The R50 Research Specialist Award is geared towards encouraging exceptional scientists to develop career opportunities within the field of research. The prerequisite for this award is that applicants must be involved in an existing NCI-funded cancer research program in basic, translational, clinical, or population science. However, they should not be serving as independent investigators.

This unique opportunity is intended for non-tenure track scientists who are an integral part of their research programs. These individuals play a critical role in sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. Thus, the award is intended to support their ongoing work within the context of an existing NCI-funded cancer research program. It is important to note that only exceptional scientists who are not seeking to serve as independent investigators are considered competitive for this award.

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Key Dates

Open Date: August 9, 2023


Application Due Date: November 3, 2025


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Activities

  • Research and Development

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City, village or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses

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