NCI Research Specialist (Core-based Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) in any area of NCI-funded cancer research. 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. • The award is for laboratory-based scientists. • The award is for non-tenure track scientists, such as researchers within a research program. • The award is not for independent investigators. • The application is due by November 3, 2025. • The opportunity is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).