Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Posted: Jun 03, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Closes: 03/12/2029
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.
Synopsis
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.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants:
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.
Funding Activity Categories
CFDA Numbers
- 93.398 - Cancer Research Manpower
Contact Information
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Contact: National Institutes of Health
Email: NCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov
Phone: 301-402-2541
Center for Cancer Training
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
NCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov
Additional Information
Document Type: synopsis
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Version: 1
Last Updated: Jun 03, 2026 11:26:08 AM EDT
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