The National Cancer Institute (NCI) offers the Research Specialist Award (R50) to foster stable career paths for exceptional laboratory-based scientists. This grant is specifically designed for non-tenure track researchers who wish to continue their work within an existing NCI-funded basic, translational, clinical, or population science cancer research program. It explicitly states that recipients should not serve as independent investigators. This award recognizes the crucial role these dedicated specialists play in sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. It aims to support highly skilled scientists committed to advancing cancer research within established programs, providing them with valuable opportunities to pursue their research interests and contribute significantly to scientific discovery. This grant is for the purpose of retaining vital expertise within NCI-funded research.
Opportunity ID: 349828
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-23-242 |
| 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 10, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Aug 10, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 03, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 09, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | City or township governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Special district governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) County governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) For profit organizations other than small businesses Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| 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: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-23-242.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
Related Documents
Folder 349828 Full Announcement-PAR-23-242 -> PAR-23-242-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information 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-H | Use for due dates on or before January 24, 2025 | PKG00282970 | Oct 02, 2023 | Jan 24, 2025 | View | |
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00289079 | Nov 26, 2024 | Nov 03, 2025 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349828 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
349828 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349828 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
349828 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
349828 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
349828 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
349828 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_4_0-4.0.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
349828 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
349828 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
349828 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
349828 RR_Budget_3_0-3.0.pdf
349828 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
349828 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
349828 RR_SubawardBudget30_3_0-3.0.pdf
349828 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_3_0-3.0.pdf
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