Cancer Research Education Grants Program - Research Experiences
National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Maximum budget of $300,000 direct costs per year
Maximum project period of 5 years
Support educational activities that complement and enhance training in biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research.
Focus on innovative programs addressing cancer research.
Participants in cancer research education programs, including medical, dental, nursing, and other health professional students.
Reissue of PAR-21-279, updated to align with agency priorities.
NIH funding, grant type.
Addresses critical workforce training needs in cancer research.
Recurring grant opportunity.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations (including Small Businesses)
Governments (Local, State, County, City, Special Districts, Tribal)
Other (e.g., Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities)
Sponsoring institution must assure support for the proposed program.
U.S. based organizations only; foreign institutions are not eligible.
Program faculty should have relevant research expertise and experience.
Programs should primarily serve U.S. citizens and permanent residents.
Research experiences in cancer research.
Participants should have hands-on exposure to cancer research and opportunities for co-authorship on publications.
Programs should provide educational activities not available through formal NIH training mechanisms.
Faculty mentors must have direct oversight responsibility for participants.
Maximum budget of $300,000 direct costs/year.
Participant costs include travel, research-related expenses, and subsistence.
Unallowable costs include salaries, stipends, health insurance, and daily meals.
Open Date: December 25, 2023
Application Due Dates: January 25, 2024; May 25, 2024; September 25, 2024; January 25, 2025; May 25, 2025; September 25, 2025.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Applications must follow the Research Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.