- Deadline
- Sep 7, 2028 · 678 days left
- Posted
- Jan 6, 2025
- Award size
- Not listed
- Total program funding
- Not listed
- Expected awards
- Not listed
- Cost sharing
- Not required
- Funding type
- Grant
- Category
- Education, Health
Check this solicitation free
Grantee reads the full announcement and lists every required section, page limit, deadline, scoring criterion and compliance item. Takes about two minutes, no account needed.
About this opportunity
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:
Who can apply
- Public and state universities
- Private universities
- Federally recognized tribal governments
- Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
- Small businesses
- Public and Indian housing authorities
- State governments
- Independent school districts
- For-profit organizations
- Other (see eligibility)
- Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- County governments
- Other Native American tribal organizations
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.
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NIH Grants Information
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- Drafts each section with you, in your words
- Checks the draft against every requirement before you submit
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