Cancer Biology Research
Open Opportunities (5)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- Population Approaches to Reducing Alcohol-related Cancer Risk (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: Jan 7, 2027
- Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required) Deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · up to $375K
- New Approaches for Measuring Brain Changes Across Longer Timespans (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) Deadline: May 7, 2027
- Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required) Deadline: Jan 7, 2028
- The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Nov 22, 2028 · up to $500K
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.396 (USAspending.gov).
- Washington University, The 2 awards $80,614,916
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory $76,358,174
- Georgetown University $53,181,497
- Baylor College Of Medicine $47,843,324
- University Of California, Davis $45,669,433
- University Of Wisconsin System $38,522,746
- The Univeristy Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center $38,024,259
- Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai $33,749,574
- Brigham & Womens Hospital Inc $32,291,641
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To provide fundamental information on the cause and nature of cancer in people, with the expectation that this will result in better methods of prevention, detection and diagnosis, and treatment of neoplastic diseases. Cancer Biology Research includes the following research programs: cancer cell biology; cancer immunology, hematology and etiology; DNA and chromosomal aberrations; tumor biology and metastasis; and structural biology and molecular applications.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- International Organization
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
- For-Profit Organization
The awardee will be a university, college, hospital, public agency, nonprofit research institution or for-profit organization that submits an application and receives a grant for support of research by a named principal investigator. To be eligible for funding, a grant application must be approved for scientific merit and program relevance by a scientific review group and a national advisory council.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
Grant applications are evaluated by scientific authorities 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. Initial award provides funds for the first budget period (usually 12 months) and Notice of Grant Award (Form PHS 1533-2) indicates support recommended for the remainder of the project period, allocation of Federal funds by budget categories, and special conditions, if any.
Regular Grants: Approximately 10 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
To provide fundamental information on the cause and nature of cancer in people, with the expectation that this will result in better methods of prevention, detection and diagnosis, and treatment of neoplastic diseases. Cancer Biology Research includes the following research programs: cancer cell biology; cancer immunology, hematology and etiology; DNA and chromosomal aberrations; tumor biology and metastasis; and structural biology and molecular applications.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
Research and DevelopmentBiology
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
Grants and cooperative agreements may be made to eligible institutions for the support of cancer research projects. The grants and cooperative agreements may be used for personnel, consultant costs, equipment, supplies, travel, patient costs, animals, alterations and renovations, miscellaneous items, and Facilities and Administrative Costs (formerly known as indirect costs).
Required Documentation
For-profit organizations' costs are determined in accordance with Subpart 31.2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations. For other grantees, costs will be determined in accordance with HHS Regulations 45 CFR Part 75 See the website for more information on the electronic submission of grants. https://grants.nih.gov/grants-process/write-application/how-to-apply-application-guide
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart B — General Provisions
- Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements