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Early-Stage Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health Nonprofit eligible

Here's an active health funding opportunity from National Institutes of Health, open to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Oct 19, 2027. It provides awards up to $50K–$300K.

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Deadline
Oct 19, 2027
Award amount
Up to $50K–$300K
Expected awards
5
Posted
May 21, 2026
Opportunity number
RFA-CA-27-019
CFDA
93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.399

Opportunity description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) solicits applications for the development of enabling informatics technologies to improve the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of data and knowledge across the cancer research continuum including cancer biology, cancer treatment and diagnosis, early cancer detection, risk assessment and prevention, cancer control and epidemiology. As a component of the NCI's Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program, this NOFO is focused on early-stage development from prototyping to initial dissemination. Early-stage development is defined for the purpose of this NOFO as initial tool development or the significant modification of existing tools for new applications. The central mission of ITCR is to promote research-driven informatics technology across the development lifecycle to address priority needs in cancer research. In order to be successful, proposed development plans must have a clear rationale for why the proposed technology is needed and how it will benefit the cancer research field. In addition, mechanisms to solicit feedback from driving research projects and other users throughout the development process must be included.This NOFO encourages applications that involve the development of new, user-friendly informatics technologies that support a wide range of cancer research, including discovery biology, population studies, as well as clinical and translational research. The emphasis is on uniqueness and potential impact on cancer research. In addition, all projects proposed in response to this NOFO must involve the following general attributes:Potential to advance driving cancer research projects and the cancer research field in generalNovel informatics capabilities for the targeted cancer research domainCompelling plans and processes for engaging end users to evaluate and apply the tool or resourceA realistic timeline and milestones for technology development

Who can apply

  • Special district governments
  • For profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
  • Small businesses
  • Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
  • Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • County governments
  • Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • State governments
  • City or township governments
  • Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
  • Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)

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 Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

Funding

Award floor
$50K
Award ceiling
$300K

Agency contact

National Institutes of Health

Center for Strategic Scientific Initiatives (CSSI) nciitcr@mail.nih.gov

nciitcr@mail.nih.gov

Next steps to apply

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