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

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-089

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NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for clinician scientists supporting NCI-funded clinical trials research. The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career... ~18 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

City/township governments, Public And Indian Housing Authorities, For-profit organizations, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U

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Competitiveness: High — limited number of awards

What This Grant Funds

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for clinician scientists supporting NCI-funded clinical trials research. The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for exceptional clinician scientists who want to continue to participate in the NCI clinical trials networks through leadership in the 1) development of national clinical trials, 2) implementation of NCI clinical trials in their institutions, and 3) national service to the NCI clinical trials networks through participation in the scientific review committees, monitoring committees and other activities, but not serve as principal investigators of research project grants. These clinician scientists are vital to sustaining the NCI-funded clinical trials 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 or other sources of support for cancer research career continuity.

Who Can Apply

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

Eligible Applicant Types

City/Township GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesFor-Profit OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Federally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsSmall BusinessesOther Tribal OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Public Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesIndependent School DistrictsState Governments

Funding Details

Expected Number of Awards: 18
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 6, 2026

Application Deadline: TBD (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Coordinating Center for Clinical Trials, National Cancer Institute (NCI) Please contact via email

ncir50@mail.nih.gov

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