Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) is offered by National Institutes of Health. Max award: $150,000. Applications close on Nov 10, 2026.
| Opportunity number | RFA-CA-27-001 |
|---|---|
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
| Status | Posted |
| Posted | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Closes | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $150,000 |
| Award floor | Not specified |
| Total program funding | $5,100,000 |
| Expected awards | 20 |
| Who can apply | Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, County governments, Independent school districts, Private institutions of higher education, Special district governments, Small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, For profit organizations other than small businesses |
| Category | Health |
Summary (excerpt)
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits grant applications proposing to develop innovative technologies offering new capabilities for the molecular or cellular characterization of cancer or for improved handling and quality control of biospecimens for basic, clinical, or epidemiological cancer research. The NOFO solicits R61 applications for early-stage projects proposing proof-of-concept/pi…
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Before you apply
- Register your organization in SAM.gov and get a UEI — it can take weeks
- Create a Grants.gov account and check eligibility in the full notice (NOFO)
- Start early; the system gets busy near deadlines
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