The NCI Research Specialist (R50) Award invites grant applications for exceptional scientists working within NCI-funded cancer research programs. This grant is specifically designed for core, shared resource, or central scientific support scientists who play a vital role in sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. The purpose is to foster stable research career opportunities for individuals who desire to continue pursuing research without serving as independent investigators. The award provides essential salary support and sufficient autonomy, ensuring these dedicated scientists are not solely dependent on grants held by others for their career continuity. This initiative underscores NCI’s commitment to supporting the crucial contributions of non-independent researchers across basic, translational, clinical, and population science.
Opportunity ID: 328812
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-20-287 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NCI Research Specialist (Core-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.393 — Cancer Cause and Prevention Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 04, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 09, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Independent school districts Special district governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities City or township governments For profit organizations other than small businesses State governments Private institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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 Institutions) 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| Description: | This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. This FOA is specifically for core/shared resource/central scientific support scientists. The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for exceptional scientists who want to continue to pursue research within the context of an existing NCI-funded basic, translational, clinical, or population science cancer research program, but not serve as independent investigators. These scientists, such as researchers within a core/shared resource/central scientific support, are vital to sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. The Research Specialist Award is intended to provide salary support and sufficient autonomy so that individuals are not solely dependent on NCI grants held by others for career continuity. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-287.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email:FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
Version History
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV Email: FBOWebmaster@OD.NIH.GOV |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-F | Use for due dates on or after May 25, 2020 | PKG00263158 | Dec 04, 2020 | Jan 04, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328812 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
328812 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
328812 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
328812 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328812 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
328812 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
328812 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
328812 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
328812 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
328812 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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