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Innovative Research in Cancer Nanotechnology (IRCN; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: May 4, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant aims to promote transformative discoveries in cancer biology and oncology through nanotechnology, focusing on addressing major barriers and understanding the interactions of nanomaterials with biological systems. Eligible applicants include government entities, for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and nonprofits, among others, with specific exclusions for non-domestic entities. Application details are not provided in the description, but interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

Full Description

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) encourages applications promoting transformative discoveries in cancer biology and/or oncology through the use of nanotechnology. Proposed projects should address major barriers in cancer biology and/or oncology using nanotechnology and should emphasize mechanistic studies toward fundamental understanding of nanomaterial and/or nanodevice interactions with biological systems. These studies should be performed in context of research concerning the delivery of nanoparticles and/or nano-devices to desired and intended...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

Business

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

Education

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

Nonprofit

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

Miscellaneous

  • Other

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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

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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