Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #NOT-CA-25-102
NIH Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Scholars
Buyer
National Cancer Institute
Posted
July 01, 2025
Respond By
February 12, 2026
Identifier
NOT-CA-25-102
This opportunity is a planned funding announcement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Clinical Trial Required): - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other participating NIH Institutes and Centers - Purpose and Scope: - Supports early-stage postdoctoral scholars in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research - Provides up to three years of mentored research and career development - Funding Details: - NIH will contribute up to $80,000 per year for salary - Up to $30,000 per year for research development costs - Eligibility and Requirements: - Applicants must be early in their postdoctoral training - Must have identified a research group and mentor - Must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents by the time of award - Excludes candidates who have received the F99/K00 award - Applications must be submitted by the institution where research will be conducted - No preliminary data required; emphasis on innovative research and strong mentorship - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is a grant for research and career development, not a procurement of products or services
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32 - Independent Clinical Trial Required). This award supports rigorous, mentored scientific research and career development for early-stage postdoctoral scholars, providing salary and research development funds for up to three years. The program emphasizes innovative research ideas and career development plans without requiring preliminary data. Candidates must be early in their postdoctoral training and have identified a research group and mentor. The award aims to prepare scholars for independent research careers and subsequent NIH career development awards.