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NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2026federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The grant supports small research projects on cancer that can be completed quickly and with limited resources, including pilot studies and development of research methodologies. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, small businesses, and other organizations, including those serving specific communities. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions.

Full Description

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports small research projects on cancer that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Government

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

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)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Other Native American tribal organizations

Business

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

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.

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

Apply on official siteUpdated Oct 30, 2025

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