# NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/par-27-089-nci-research-specialist-clinician-scientist-award-r50/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362277

> National Institutes of Health plans to offer grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expects to make about 18 awards. It is a forecast: the notice is expected around August 25, 2026, with applications due around November 2, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAR-27-089 |
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | expected November 2, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 18 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.397, 93.398, 93.399 |

## Who can apply

- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

## What the grant funds

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) invites grant applications for the Research Specialist Award (R50) specifically for clinician scientists supporting NCI-funded clinical trials research. The Research Specialist Award is designed to encourage the development of stable research career opportunities for exceptional clinician scientists who want to continue to participate in the NCI clinical trials networks through leadership in the 1) development of national clinical trials, 2) implementation of NCI clinical trials in their institutions, and 3) national service to the NCI clinical trials networks through participation in the scientific review committees, monitoring committees and other activities, but not serve as principal investigators of research project grants. These clinician scientists are vital to sustaining the NCI-funded clinical trials enterprise. The Research Specialist Award is intended to provide salary support and sufficient autonomy so that individuals are not solely dependent on NCI grants held by others or other sources of support for cancer research career continuity.

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

National Institutes of Health accepts applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for NCI Research Specialist (Clinician Scientist) Award (R50 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?

Expected deadline November 2, 2026. Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.