OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-27-025

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

National Institutes of HealthCloses Mar 12, 2029(881 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH institutional training grant (K12) that pays organizations to develop clinician-scientists in clinical and translational cancer research through mentoring and supervised research experience. It is for institutions that can host and mentor oncology trainees, not for businesses seeking operating funds; retail, transportation, construction, and similar firms with no clinical research role should not bother. Scholars may not lead independent clinical trials, only join trials led by a.

Best for
Hospitals, cancer centers, and universities that train clinician-scientists, Nonprofits and research institutes running clinical oncology mentoring programs, Tribal entities and government agencies sponsoring cancer research training, Biotech and for-profit firms supporting clinical and translational cancer research
Not for
Retail, transportation, construction, and other businesses with no clinical research role, Organizations seeking funding for a single project rather than a training program, Foreign organizations or U.S. organizations with non-U.S. components
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
55
Good Match
Education & TrainingCurrently accepting applications
49
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
46
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
41
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
41
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
40
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
39
Possible Match
Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
39
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
38
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
35
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
34
Worth Exploring
Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
Worth Exploring
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
33
Worth Exploring
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses
31
Worth Exploring

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Training, Research, Career development, Mentoring
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility)

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
March 12, 2029. The opportunity was posted June 2, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
A wide range of organizations can apply: state, county, city, and tribal governments, public and private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, independent school districts, special district governments, public housing authorities, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. Foreign organizations and non-U.S. components of U.S. organizations are not eligible. Individuals should check Section III of the NOFO for specifics.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are listed as eligible, but the NOFO's Section III is the authority on whether a sole proprietor or single-member LLC qualifies.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are both listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NIH K12 institutional career development award to train clinician-scientists in clinical and translational cancer research. Eligible organizations per NOFO include governments, nonprofits, higher ed, tribal entities, and small and other for-profit businesses; scholars may not lead independent clinical trials.

About this grant

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

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Cancer
  • Clinical research
  • Workforce
  • Career development

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNCIK12Calabresi@nih.gov301-402-2541

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