Cancer Research Manpower
Open Opportunities (10)
Live Grants.gov opportunities funded under this program — you can apply now.
- National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Sep 28, 2026 · up to $400K
- NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Oct 14, 2026
- NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 – Independent Clinical Trial Required) Deadline: Oct 14, 2026
- Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Curriculum or Methods Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · up to $150K
- Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Courses for Skills Development (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · up to $300K
- Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Research Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Jan 7, 2027 · up to $300K
- NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Required) Deadline: Oct 14, 2027
- NCI Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) Deadline: Oct 14, 2027
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Fellowship for Students at Institutions Without NIH-Funded Institutional Predoctoral Dual-Degree Training Programs (Parent F30) Deadline: May 7, 2028
- Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Individual Predoctoral Fellowship (Parent F31) Deadline: May 7, 2028
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Who has received this funding
Organizations awarded under CFDA 93.398 (USAspending.gov).
- The General Hospital Corporation 2 awards $26,889,770
- The Univeristy Of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center $23,853,515
- University Of Chicago $17,454,036
- Mayo Clinic $15,407,472
- The University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center $14,410,208
- Ohio State University, The $14,234,718
- President And Fellows Of Harvard College $14,219,981
- Baylor College Of Medicine $14,192,257
- The Regents Of The University Of Colorado $13,734,930
Funded Projects
Examples of what this program has supported.
Program Objective
To make available support to nonprofit and for-profit institutions interested in providing biomedical training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in basic, clinical, and prevention research important to the National Cancer Program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local
- State
- Territorial
- Tribal
- Nonprofit Organization
- Not-for-Profit Organization
University, college, hospital, public agency, or nonprofit research institution for institutional grants and individuals for fellowships. The applicant institution must be able to provide the staff and facilities and be responsible for the selection of trainees and overall direction of the training. Selected awardees must be citizens of the United States or be admitted to the United States for permanent residency. Career and Cancer Education awards may be given to for-profit institutions.
How to Apply
Award Procedure
All 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.
Approximately 10 months.
Program details & compliance
Description
To make available support to nonprofit and for-profit institutions interested in providing biomedical training opportunities for individuals interested in careers in basic, clinical, and prevention research important to the National Cancer Program.
Mission Categories
Primary: General Health and Medical
Other categories:
Health EducationHigher EducationResearch and DevelopmentSocial Sciences
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The Research Manpower program provides support for research training in all scientific fields related to cancer. The Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Fellows, are made directly to individuals for research training in biomedical sciences areas. In addition, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will award the Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSA Institutional Research Training grants to institutions, to enable them to make NRSA awards to individuals selected by them. Each individual who receives a postdoctoral NRSA is obligated, upon termination of the award, to comply with certain service and payback provisions. Cancer Education Grants are designed to promote education programs carried out by organizations engaged in health-related education, research, or training, located in the United States, its possessions, or territories. Various Career awards are designed to sponsor the development of independent scientists. Individual short-term support for students is available under the Cancer Education Program.
Required Documentation
(1) Individual Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSAs: The applicant's academic record, research experience, citizenship, institutional sponsorship, and the proposed area and plan of training must be included in the application. (2) Institutional Ruth L. Kirschstein NRSAs: Applicants must show the objectives, methodology, and resources for the training program, the qualifications and experience of directing staff, the criteria to be used in selecting individuals for award and a detailed budget and justification for the amount of grant funds requested. (3) Institutional Cancer Education Grants: Applicants must describe the organization and administration of the proposed program, list and define institutional objectives, methodology, resources and techniques of evaluation, as well as a justification of proposed expenditures. (4) For Career awards, the applicant must provide documentation on the candidate, sponsor, career development plan, research proposed, and institutional commitment.
Reporting & Compliance
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