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NIH/NCI Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) Funding Opportunity for Postdoctoral Scholars

The National Institutes of Health (NIH), led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and other participating Institutes and Centers, is announcing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32): - Supports early-stage postdoctoral scholars in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research fields aligned with NIH missions - Provides up to three years of funding, including: - Salary support up to $80,000 per year - Research development funds up to $30,000 per year - Applicants must: - Be early in their postdoctoral training - Have identified a research group and mentor - Be U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents by the time of award - Not have received a Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award (F99/K00) - Independent clinical trials are not allowed under this award - Applications must be submitted by the institution where the postdoctoral research will be conducted - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product/service procurements are involved, as this is a research grant opportunity

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The National Cancer Institute (NCI), along with other NIH Institutes and Centers, plans to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32). This award supports early-stage postdoctoral scholars with salary and research development funds for up to three years to foster independent careers in biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. The program emphasizes innovative research ideas and career development plans without requiring preliminary data. Eligible candidates must be early in their postdoctoral training and have identified a research group and mentor.

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