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

National Institutes of Health · Opportunity number PAR-27-025

View the official notice on Grants.gov
878 days left (deadline Mar 12, 2029)

Details summarized from the official notice as of Oct 15, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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Key facts

Opportunity numberPAR-27-025
AgencyNational Institutes of Health
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.398
PostedJun 3, 2026
DeadlineMar 12, 2029
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryHealth
Last updated hereOct 15, 2026

Summary from the notice

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

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • State governments
  • Public and state colleges and universities
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Small businesses
  • County governments

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

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.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

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