Grant Details

GRANT OVERVIEW

Grant name and funding organization

Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Total funding amount and duration

Estimated funding amount: $150,000 per award

Anticipated number of awards: 3

Project period: Up to 2 years, not to exceed the remaining years on the parent grant

Primary objective and mission statement

Encourage revision applications from currently funded NCI P50 specialized centers

Expand upon original research questions or accelerate progress by incorporating new technologies developed through the NCI IMAT program

Key stakeholders and beneficiaries

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

National Cancer Institute (NCI)

Research institutions and cancer research communities

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

Organization Requirements

Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local governments, state governments, and federal agencies.

Specific eligible organizations include public/state controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and various levels of government.

Geographic Scope

Eligible organizations can be based in the U.S. or be foreign organizations.

Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are also eligible.

Project Requirements

Projects must propose to incorporate new technical approaches or devices developed through the NCI IMAT program.

Applications should aim to expand upon original research questions or accelerate progress for the parent study.

Financial Requirements

Direct costs are limited to $150,000 per year.

No cost sharing is required.

Timeline Requirements

Application due date: October 3, 2025.

Open date for submissions: March 4, 2025.

Previous Funding Considerations

Applicants must be currently funded NCI P50 awardees.

Applications cannot request funds beyond the end date of the parent award.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Required documentation and materials

Applications must follow the Multi-Project Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.

A letter of intent is encouraged but not required.

Evaluation criteria and scoring system

Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit through the NIH peer review system.

Review process and timeline

Applications will undergo a scientific peer review and a second level of review by the appropriate national Advisory Council or Board.

Selection criteria and priorities

Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project will be a key factor in funding decisions.

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Unique aspects or requirements

Applications must incorporate technology platforms developed through the NCI IMAT program.

Potential challenges or limitations

Applications proposing to incorporate commercially available technologies or technologies not developed through the NCI IMAT program will be considered non-responsive.

KEY INSIGHTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Critical success factors

Demonstrating the potential impact of the proposed technology on cancer research.

Common pitfalls to avoid

Submitting applications that overlap significantly with other applications under review.

Strategic recommendations for applicants

Engage with the Scientific/Research Contact for assistance in finding suitable technology platforms.

Grant Details

cancer research healthcare biotechnology clinical trials innovation technology transfer research funding NCI IMAT program
Revision Applications for Incorporation of Novel NCI-Supported Technology to Accelerate Cancer Research (P50 Clinical Trial Optional)
RFA-CA-25-007
NCI IMAT program
None
700000.00
150000.00
150000.00
USD
100.00
Oct. 3, 2025, 9 p.m.
October 2025 - February 2026