The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering the Research Specialist Award (R50) for core/shared resource/central scientific support scientists involved in NCI-funded cancer research. This grant aims to provide salary support and career stability for exceptional scientists within existing NCI-funded research programs. Applicants should not be independent investigators but play a crucial role in sustaining the biomedical research enterprise. The award offers autonomy and ensures individuals are not solely dependent on NCI grants held by others for career continuity. Applications for this grant opportunity must be submitted by January 11, 2019, 12:00:00 AM EST.
Opportunity ID: 307836
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-18-887 |
| 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 02, 2018 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 11, 2019 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments Special district governments Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) County governments Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) 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 Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Small businesses City or township governments Public and State controlled institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Independent school districts |
| 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-18-887.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 |
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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-E | FORMS-E | PKG00244239 | Dec 11, 2018 | Jan 11, 2019 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
307836 RR_SF424_2_0-2.0.pdf
307836 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_4_0-4.0.pdf
307836 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
307836 PerformanceSite_2_0-2.0.pdf
307836 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_2_0-2.0.pdf
307836 RR_Budget_1_4-1.4.pdf
307836 PHS398_ResearchPlan_4_0-4.0.pdf
Optional forms
307836 RR_SubawardBudget30_1_4-1.4.pdf
307836 PHS_AssignmentRequestForm_2_0-2.0.pdf
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