NCI grants

121 opportunities in the National Cancer Institute collection are open right now. The next deadline is Thursday, Nov 5. 13 opportunities are coming up.

National Cancer Institute. These NIH opportunities carry the mapped Assistance Listing numbers below. Multi-institute opportunities may appear in more than one collection; confirm participating institutes in the notice.

Due in November 2027

Apply by Nov 16, 2027

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

Due in January 2028

Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Up to $375K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $499K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $499K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Interventions to Address Disparities in Liver Diseases and Liver Cancer (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Up to $500K
Open
Apply by Jan 7, 2028

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Department of Health and Human Services

Applicants: Schools and colleges, For-profit companies, Local governments, Nonprofits, Small businesses, State governments, Tribal governments and organizations

Nationwide

Open

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NCI grants

Due in November 2027

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Due in January 2028

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) for Undergraduate-Focused Institutions (R15 Clinical Trial Required)

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Diagnosis and Treatment (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Advancing Healthcare for Older Adults from Populations that Experience Health Disparities (R01 - Clinical Trial Optional)

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Clinical Characterization of Cancer Therapy-induced Adverse Sequelae and Mechanism-based Interventional Strategies (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Interventions to Address Disparities in Liver Diseases and Liver Cancer (R01 - Clinical Trials Optional)

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Project Grant (Parent R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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