GrantPostedDiscretionary

Early-Stage Innovative Technology Development for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research (R61 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health
RFA-CA-28-001
Application Deadline
Days Remaining
Until deadline
Award Ceiling
$150,000
Total Program Funding
$5,400,000

Grant Opportunity Analysis

The National Institutes of Health's National Cancer Institute is soliciting grant applications for early-stage innovative technology development to support basic and clinical cancer research. Supported projects must focus on proof-of-concept and pilot studies to test the technical feasibility of methods, tools, assays, platforms, or instruments that can measure, analyze, model, or interrogate cancer-related systems. To be considered, proposals must demonstrate a high degree of technical innovation with potential applications in cancer biology, early detection, treatment, or epidemiology. The opportunity has an estimated total program funding of $5,400,000 to support approximately 23 awards, with an individual award ceiling of $150,000. Applications are estimated to close on June 4, 2027, and inquiries can be directed to the IMAT Program Contact at 240-255-0917 or NCI-IMAT@nih.gov.

Eligible Applicants

Others
Additional Eligibility Information

Other Eligible ApplicantsIndian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized);Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government;U.S. Territory or Possession;Faith-based or Community-based Organizations;Regional Organizations;Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions).

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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Opportunity PostedJul 14, 2026

Funding Details

Award Ceiling
$150,000
Est. Total Program Funding
$5,400,000
Expected Awards
23
No cost sharing required

Agency & Classification

Agency
National Institutes of Health(HHS-NIH11)
Funding Category
Health
Funding Instrument
Grant

Grantor Contact

Name
IMAT Program Contact

CFDA Numbers

93.394

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