NCI Research Specialist Award for Core and Laboratory-based Scientists (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This grant provides salary and travel support for experienced, non-tenure track scientists in core labs or research facilities who make essential contributions to NCI-funded cancer research but are not independent investigators.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated 18 awards; provides salary and travel support for eligible research specialists; specific dollar amounts not published.
Summary: Provides stable salary and travel support for exceptional non-tenure track scientists making essential contributions to NCI-funded cancer research programs.
Key Information: For highly skilled, non-independent research specialists in NCI-funded labs or core facilities.
Description
This opportunity supports outstanding, non-tenure track scientists working in research laboratories and core facilities who make essential contributions to cancer research within NCI-funded programs. The award aims to provide salary and travel support, fostering stable, long-term research careers for highly skilled specialists who are not independent investigators but are integral to the productivity and continuity of cancer research. Eligible applicants must have an advanced degree, at least two years of contribution to their cancer research program, and devote at least half their time to NCI-funded research. The program is highly competitive and is intended for those committed to a research career at the bench or in dry labs, working within existing NCI-funded research teams.
