NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is inviting grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) to support clinician scientists in NCI-funded clinical trials research. The award is designed to provide salary support and autonomy to exceptional clinician scientists who want to continue to participate in the NCI clinical trials networks through leadership in the development of national clinical trials, implementation of NCI clinical trials in their institutions, and national service to the NCI clinical trials networks. The award is intended to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for clinician scientists. • The award is open to various types of organizations, including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, and Native American tribal governments. • The award is expected to support 18 grants. • The estimated award date is July 1, 2027. • The estimated project start date is July 1, 2027.