National Cancer Institute Research – Training, Individual

CFDA 93.CA4 Active Grant

Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$16M FY2026
$21.6M
FY24
$22.1M
FY25
$16M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 455 awards made
FY2026 305 awards estimated

Program Objective

To make available support to individuals interested in biomedical training opportunities for careers in cancer research.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Local
  • State
  • Territorial
  • Tribal
  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

How to Apply

Award Procedure

All applications are evaluated by scientific authorit ies for scientific and technical merit. Applications must also be reviewed by the National Cancer Advisory Board. All competitive applications compete for available funds on the basis of scientific and technical merit, program relevance, and program balance, consistent with NCI and NIH priorities and strategic plans.

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: > 180 Days
  • Renewal interval: > 180 Days
  • Appeal: From 120 to 180 days
Program details & compliance

Description

To make available support to individuals interested in biomedical training opportunities for careers in cancer research.

Mission Categories

Primary: General Health and Medical

Other categories:
Higher EducationResearch and DevelopmentBiologyMedical Education

Required Documentation

The application must meet eligibility requirements stated in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The SF424 (R&R} application package must be completed using NIH instructions and NOFO-specific guidance. See the NIH Grants Policy Statement for further guidance on the applicability of cost principals (http://grants.nih.gov
/grants/policy/nihgps/index.htm).

Reporting & Compliance

Audit Required
Yes — Annual
Records Retention
3 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Scott Chen, PhD
240-276-6038
9609 Medical Center Dr., Rockville, MD 20850
Paul Gallourakis
240-276-6437
9609 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD 20850
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-02-09. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-28 07:29:03.