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Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Administered by National Institutes of Health, this health grant invites applications from nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Mar 12, 2029.

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Deadline
Mar 12, 2029
Posted
Jun 3, 2026
Opportunity number
PAR-27-025
CFDA
93.398

Opportunity description

The goal of the Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (PCACO) is to increase the number of clinician-scientists trained in clinical and translational cancer research, and to promote their career development as cancer researchers. This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow Scholars to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow Scholars to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • 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
  • Small businesses
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • City or township governments
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Special district governments
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
  • Independent school districts
  • County governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Center for Cancer Training National Cancer Institute (NCI) NCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov

NCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov

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