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Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-324

746 days left

Deadline

September 7, 2028

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional). National Institutes of Health. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). By providing such an opportunity for longer term support to ESIs, the NCI intends to offer flexibility and opportunity for creativity and... Funding amounts not specified.

Who Should Apply

Public universities/colleges, Private universities/colleges, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (501c3), Small businesses (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

•Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Is...
•Deadline: 2028-09-07

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What This Grant Funds

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). By providing such an opportunity for longer term support to ESIs, the NCI intends to offer flexibility and opportunity for creativity and innovation and additional time to successfully launch their careers and to become more established before having to submit renewal applications (NOT-CA-18-037). The objective of the NCI's ESI MERIT Award is to allow eligible investigators the opportunity to obtain up to 7 years of support in two segments:

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PAR-25-324 Full Announcement Text

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Who Can Apply

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Public Colleges & UniversitiesPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesFederally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsSmall BusinessesPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesState GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsFor-Profit OrganizationsOther (see NOFO for details)Nonprofits without 501(c)(3)City/Township GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCounty GovernmentsOther Tribal Organizations

Funding Details

Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: January 6, 2025

Application Deadline: September 7, 2028 (746 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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