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Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Research Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-23-277

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Award Range

$0 – $300K

Deadline

June 17, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Research Experiences (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed). National Institutes of Health. The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical,... up to $300,000 per award.

Who Should Apply

Private universities/colleges, For-profit organizations, State governments, Independent school districts, Other eligible entities (+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 Isl...
•Deadline: 2026-06-17

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Focus your proposal on clear outcomes, alignment with agency priorities, and demonstrate organizational capacity.

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What This Grant Funds

The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this NCI R25 program is to support educational activities that complement and/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nations biomedical, behavioral and clinical research needs.To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Research Experiences. Applications are encouraged that propose innovative, state-of-the-art programs that address the cause, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, or the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.

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PAR-23-277 Full Announcement Text

PAR-23-277-Full-Announcement.html

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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to applyNon-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Eligible Applicant Types

Private Colleges & UniversitiesFor-Profit OrganizationsState GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther (see NOFO for details)County GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesSmall BusinessesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)Other Tribal OrganizationsFederally Recognized Tribal GovernmentsSpecial District GovernmentsCity/Township Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsPublic Colleges & Universities

Funding Details

Maximum Award: $300K
Cost Sharing Required?: No
Funding Instrument: grant

Key Dates

Posted: September 21, 2023

Application Deadline: June 17, 2026 (0 days remaining)

Agency Contact

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

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