The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering this Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for exceptional laboratory-based scientists. This grant is designed to foster stable research career opportunities for individuals who wish to continue pursuing research within the context of an existing NCI-funded basic, translational, clinical, or population science cancer research program. It supports non-tenure track scientists, such as core researchers, who are crucial to sustaining the biomedical research enterprise but do not seek roles as independent investigators. This award encourages the retention of vital scientific talent within established NCI research frameworks, ensuring continuity and excellence in cancer research efforts.
Opportunity ID: 334888
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-21-285 |
| 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: | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 22, 2021 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 01, 2021 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 07, 2021 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education County governments Independent school districts For profit organizations other than small businesses Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education State governments Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) City or township governments Special district governments Private institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) 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 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-21-285.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH OER Webmaster
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
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Related Documents
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Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH OER Webmaster grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@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 before January 24, 2022 | PKG00268259 | Oct 01, 2021 | Jan 24, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
334888 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
334888 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
334888 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
334888 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
334888 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
334888 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
334888 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
334888 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_2_0-2.0.pdf
Optional forms
334888 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
334888 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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