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Research Specialist Award (R50) in Cancer Research

The Research Specialist Award aims to provide stable career opportunities for outstanding scientists involved in cancer research as part of existing NCI-funded programs. The award supports those who do essential work in core or shared research resources but do not serve as independent investigators. It offers salary support and autonomy to ensure these scientists can maintain their careers wit…

Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Sub-agency: National Cancer Institute

Program: SBIR

Dates

Opportunity Released: August 9, 2023

Open for Submission: August 9, 2023

Submission Deadline: November 3, 2025

Application Window Closes: November 3, 2025

Eligibility

university

nonprofit

small_business

government

tribal

Higher Education Institutions (Private)

Nonprofits (Other than Institutions of Higher Education) without 501(c)(3) IRS status

Small Businesses

Special District Governments

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Keywords

Cancer Research

Research Specialist Award

NCI-funded

Biomedical Research

Basic Science

Translational Science

Clinical Science

Population Science

Stable Research Career

Salary Support

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