Funding Opportunities

The NCI Division of Cancer Prevention funds new research in cancer prevention, detection, screening, interception, and symptom management. We also fund programs to train people for careers in research. Explore current open funding opportunities here and streamline your search by using keyword or type of funding.

Information about the funding opportunity announcements that align with the efforts of the Cancer MoonshotSM can be found here: https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/moonshot-cancer-initiative/funding.
 

Notice of Funding Opportunities

Title Announcement Number Activity Code Clinical Trials Status Expiration Date Program Official
Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk with Use of Incretin Mimetics PAR-23-280 (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed 01/08/2027 Edward Sauter, M.D., Ph.D.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Mechanisms Driving Obesity and Prostate Cancer Risk NOT-CA-23-089 09/08/2024 Edward Sauter, M.D., Ph.D.
Understanding Chronic Conditions Understudied Among Women RFA-OD-23-013 (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) R21 Clinical Trial Optional 06/21/2024 Goli Samimi, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Understanding Chronic Conditions Understudied Among Women RFA-OD-23-014 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) R01 Clinical Trial Optional 06/21/2024 Goli Samimi, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research (Clinical Trial Optional) PAR-22-114 Clinical Trial Optional 01/24/2025 Vikrant Sahasrabuddhe, M.B.B.S., M.P.H., Dr.P.H.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Dietary Effects on Nutrient Sensing Pathways in Tumor Etiology and Prevention NOT-CA-21-121 09/08/2024 Sharon Ross, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Basic Mechanisms of Cannabis and Cannabinoid Action in Cancer NOT-CA-22-085 05/08/2027 Sharon Ross, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Targeting the Endocannabinoid System for Brain Health and Acute and Chronic Diseases NOT-DA-22-048 01/08/2026 Sharon Ross, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Patient-Clinician Relationship: Improving Health Outcomes in Populations that Experience Health Care Disparities PAR-22-064 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) R01 Clinical Trial Optional 01/08/2025 Ellen Richmond, M.S., G.N.P.-B.C.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplements for Enhancing Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Populations to Cancer Screening, Cancer Prevention and Symptom Management Clinical Trials NOT-CA-23-071 07/01/2025 Ellen Richmond, M.S., G.N.P.-B.C.