health · HHS-NIH11

Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-27-062

1066 days left

Deadline

July 12, 2029

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The purpose of the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is to support rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for up to three years for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. Candidates must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, Special district governments, City/township governments, Public universities/colleges, For-profit organizations (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Refer to Section III
•Deadline: 2029-07-12

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What This Grant Funds

The purpose of the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is to support rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for up to three years for early-stage postdoctoral scholars. Candidates must submit their application up to one year prior to beginning their postdoctoral position or no more than two years after their postdoctoral training begins (resubmissions included). The ACE K32 will foster early, goal-directed planning and encourage innovative applications with the potential for a significant impact on scientific research and career development. Inclusion of preliminary data are not required as the ACE K32 emphasizes innovative research ideas and thoughtful plans for training and mentorship that will facilitate the development of the postdoctoral scholars who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers.

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PAR-27-062-Revised-Full-Announcement.html

Who Can Apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) 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 allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsCounty GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesOther Tribal OrganizationsNonprofits without 501(c)(3)501(c)(3) NonprofitsState GovernmentsOther (see NOFO for details)Small BusinessesIndependent School DistrictsFederally Recognized Tribal Governments

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: May 27, 2026

Application Deadline: July 12, 2029 (1066 days remaining)

Agency Contact

Center for Cancer Training National Cancer Institute (NCI) ncik32@nih.gov

ncik32@nih.gov

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