Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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$0 - $500K

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Molecular Imaging of Inflammation in Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at advancing research in cancer inflammation through innovative molecular imaging techniques. This initiative encourages applications that leverage in vivo imaging methods to provide deeper insights into the dynamic interactions between inflammation and cancer, moving beyond traditional in vitro approaches. The program seeks multidisciplinary collaborations among cancer biologists and imaging scientists to develop integrated imaging strategies and molecular probes for real-time monitoring of inflammatory responses within the tumor microenvironment. Interested applicants can apply for up to $500,000 annually for a maximum of five years, with the application deadline set for January 8, 2028. For further details, applicants may contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the official announcement at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-311.html.

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    The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is issuing a funding opportunity through the R01 Research Project Grant mechanism to advance molecular imaging techniques in cancer inflammation research. Targeting innovations that leverage in vivo imaging, this initiative aims to provide deeper insights into the interplay between inflammation and cancer biology, moving beyond traditional in vitro methods which have limitations in capturing dynamic processes. Applications are encouraged to involve multidisciplinary collaborations among cancer biologists and imaging scientists, aspiring to develop molecular imaging probes and integrated approaches for real-time monitoring of inflammatory responses in the tumor microenvironment. Key eligibility requirements include the necessity for teams to comprise multiple Principal Investigators and the combination of various research methodologies, such as multi-omics and advanced imaging technologies. The program will accept applications until January 8, 2028, with up to $500,000 available annually for a maximum of five years for validated projects. This funding opportunity underscores the NCI's commitment to fostering cooperative, cross-disciplinary research for enhanced cancer treatment strategies.
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