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

The Paul Calabresi Career Development Award for Clinical Oncology (K12) is a funding opportunity from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that aims to increase the number of clinician-scientists trained in clinical and translational cancer research. The award provides support for institutional research career development programs to promote the career development of cancer researchers. Key aspects of the award include: • The award does not allow scholars to propose to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow them to propose research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. • The award is open to various types of organizations, including public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and non-profits. • The award provides funding for up to 5 years, with a maximum of $100,000 per year for salary and $50,000 per year for research development support. • The award requires a detailed career development plan, a research plan, and a mentoring plan. • The award has a submission deadline of March 12, 2029.