This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. This NOFO is specifically targeted toward 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.
Companion FOA: PAR-23-243 , R50 Research Specialist Award
Deadlines:
PAR-23-242 Expiration Date November 04, 2025
The Research Specialist must be the PD/PI of the application.The Unit Director must not be the PD/PI. However, the Unit Director must be included as Senior/Key Personnel participating as an Other Significant Contributor.
Both the Research Specialist and the Unit Director must include a NIH Biosketch.
Additional Eligibility Requirements:
Application budgets may request the following two expenses in direct costs per year:
1) salary support for the Research Specialist commensurate with their level of funded effort (not less than 6 person-months) on NCI-funded research grants during:
2) travel costs to attend research meetings/conferences not to exceed $2,500 per year.
