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NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is sponsored by National Institutes of Health. NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants. gov from National Institutes of Health.
Fiscal Year: 2027. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93. 397, 93.
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<p>This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) will invite applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50), which provides salary support for exceptional, non-tenure track scientists working in research laboratories and core facilities who make essential contributions to cancer research.
The R50 is intended to support stable, long-term research careers for highly skilled scientists who contribute to NCI-funded research programs but do not serve as independent investigators. Research spec...
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible applicant types: Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), State governments, Special district governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Private institutions of higher education, Independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, County governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Yes — NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health and this listing comes from Grants.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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