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Exploratory Grants in Cancer Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Sep 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant aims to support exploratory and developmental research on cancer control through behavior modification, screening, and understanding etiological factors, with a focus on innovative scientific ideas that can significantly advance population-based cancer research. Eligible applicants include various government entities, nonprofits, businesses, educational institutions, and specific organizations such as tribal governments and historically black colleges. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.

Full Description

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,...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • Special district governments
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • County governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Nonprofit

  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Education

  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Public and state institutions of higher education

Additional information

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.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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