Preferred Label : Intramural Research Award;
NCIt synonyms : IRA;
NCIt definition : The DCEG Intramural Research Award (IRA) is a new competitive funding mechanism to
encourage exciting interdisciplinary projects that are innovative and cross the usual
organizational boundaries. IRA recipients are recognized for their creative ideas
and scientific skills in advancing the goals of the National Cancer Institute. Features
of the IRA program include the following: Only Principal Investigators (PIs) are eligible
to receive an IRA, although scientific collaborators may include non-PIs; Priority
will be given to collaborative projects that are innovative and have potential for
significant scientific or public health impact, including development of resources
to facilitate population-based research (e.g., creation of a novel database or research
model). Starting with FY1999 Pre-and Post-doctoral fellows became eligible for DCEG
Intramural Research Awards.;
Origin ID : C19333;
UMLS CUI : C1512960;
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