NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial
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
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | PAR-27-088 |
| Posted date | 05/06/2026 |
| Expected number of awards | 18 |
| Who can apply | Other Eligible ApplicantsFaith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.397, 93.394, 93.393, 93.398, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399 |
| Description | 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 e |
| Agency contact | NCIR50@mail.nih.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362276 |