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National Institutes of Health
About This Grant
<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 specialists are highly trained, highly productive scientists who are committed to a research career at the bench or dry lab. Working within laboratories, core facilities, and shared resources, they provide critical expertise, technical leadership, and continuity that strengthen the research infrastructure and enhance the productivity of cancer research across basic, translational, clinical, and population sciences. Eligible applicants must have an advanced degree, have contributed to their cancer research program for at least two years, and devote at least half their time to NCI-funded research. Applicants must not have sought independent investigator funding in the last five years.</p><p>The R50 offers salary support and travel funds to provide both recognition and stability for research specialists whose contributions are essential to the cancer research enterprise. It is anticipated that only outstanding scientists who are committed to a research career within the context of an existing NCI-funded research program, but not serve as independent investigators, will be competitive for this award.</p>
Grant Summary
NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality, tribal government, small business. Applications are due 2026-11-20 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
Focus Areas
Eligibility
- Other Eligible ApplicantsFaith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations.
How to Apply
Up to $0K
2026-11-20
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health and is generally open to municipality, tribal government, small business, university, nonprofit, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provide?
NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) provides an amount that varies by award per award from National Institutes of Health. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) deadline?
Applications for NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) are due 2026-11-20 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
To apply for NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.