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Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Apply on Grants.gov →Application closes September 7, 2028

Posted
November 12, 2024
Closes
September 7, 2028
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Grant
Assistance listing
93.399, 93.393
Category
Education, Health
Archives
October 13, 2028

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.399 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$167M
FY2025 obligated
$172.1M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$9.6M
Awards in window
151

Top recipients: Ecog-acrin Medical Research Foundation, Inc., Nrg Oncology Foundation Inc, Alliance Nctn Foundation, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Oregon Health & Science University

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed August 2026

Synopsis

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages the submission of exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) applications that focus on different aspects of cancer control by modifying behavior, screening, and understanding etiologic factors contributing to the development of cancer, and developing ways to control cancer. The overarching goal is to provide support to promote the early and conceptual stages of research efforts on novel scientific ideas that have the potential to substantially advance population-based cancer research, such as the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of cancer research (epidemiologic, biomedical, behavioral, health care delivery or clinical).

Who can apply

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

How to apply

Applications go through the official government listing. Grants Radar links you straight to the source — applying is free.

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Agency contact: National Institutes of Health · [email protected] · 301-402-2541

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