The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering the Research Specialist Award (R50) to support laboratory-based scientists in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. This grant aims to provide stable research career opportunities for exceptional scientists within existing NCI-funded cancer research programs. Non-tenure track scientists, vital to the biomedical research enterprise, can apply to continue their research without the requirement of being independent investigators. Applications are welcomed from exceptional scientists looking to contribute to NCI-funded cancer research programs while working within a research team. Closing date for applications is on November 2, 2022.
Opportunity ID: 340748
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | PAR-22-188 |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | NCI Research Specialist (Core-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 93.393 — Cancer Cause and Prevention Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | May 25, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date:: | May 26, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Archive Date:: | Dec 08, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | |
| Award Ceiling:: | $ |
| Award Floor:: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| 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:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 | May 26, 2022 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | FORMS-G |
| Competition Title: | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00274656 |
| Opening Date: | Oct 02, 2022 |
| Closing Date: | Nov 02, 2022 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/ |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
SF424 (R & R) [V5.0] PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V5.0] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.4] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V4.0] Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V4.0] Research & Related Budget [V3.0] PHS 398 Research Plan [V4.0] PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information [V3.0] |
| optional_forms |
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V3.0] PHS Assignment Request Form [V3.0] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-G | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 | PKG00274656 | Oct 02, 2022 | Nov 02, 2022 | View | eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/ | Organization Applicants |