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Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs) in Human Cancers for Years 2027, 2028, and 2029 (P50 Clinical Trial Required)

Opportunity number PAR-28-022 · Assistance listing 93.121, 93.395

Deadline
Sep 25, 2029 · 1061 days left
Posted
Oct 14, 2026
Award size
Not listed
Total program funding
$1.4M
Expected awards
10
Cost sharing
Not required
Funding type
Grant
Category
Health

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About this opportunity

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for P50 Research Center Grants for Specialized Programs of Research Excellence (SPOREs). Based on the proposed research, applications may be jointly funded with the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). This is a re-issuance of PAR-23-284. The program will fund P50 SPORE grants to support state-of-the-art investigator-initiated translational research that will contribute to improved prevention, early detection, diagnosis, and treatment of an organ-specific cancer or a highly related group of cancers. The research supported through this program must be translational and be based on human biology research using cellular, molecular, structural, biochemical, and/or genetic experimental approaches. SPORE projects must reach a translational human endpoint within the project period of the grant.

Who can apply

  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • County governments
  • Public and state universities
  • Independent school districts
  • City or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
  • For-profit organizations
  • Private universities
  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status
  • Other (see eligibility)

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organization) are not eligible to apply.Non-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 not allowed.

Agency contact

Translational Research Program, Division of Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis, National Cancer Institute (NCI)

NCI_SPORE_Program@nih.gov
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