The National Cancer Institute (NCI) offers the Research Specialist Award (R50) to support exceptional laboratory-based scientists. This grant is designed for non-tenure track researchers crucial to the biomedical enterprise who desire stable career opportunities within existing NCI-funded basic, translational, clinical, or population science cancer research programs. The NCI is offering this grant to enable these dedicated scientists to continue their vital contributions without serving as independent investigators. This award recognizes their significant role in maintaining specialized expertise and furthering cancer research objectives within established NCI-funded teams.
Opportunity ID: 328811
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-20-288 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | NCI Research Specialist (Laboratory-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: | Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Independent school districts Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Small businesses Special district governments City or township governments Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities County governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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 laboratory-based 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 non-tenure track scientists, such as researchers within a research program, are vital to sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. It is anticipated that only exceptional scientists who want to pursue research within the context of an existing NCI-funded cancer research program, but not serve as independent investigators, will be competitive for this award. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-288.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 | PKG00263119 | Dec 04, 2020 | Jan 04, 2021 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
328811 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
328811 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
328811 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
328811 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
328811 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
328811 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
328811 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
328811 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
328811 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
328811 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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