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
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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): 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.
Notice of Special Interest (NOSI): Administrative Supplement to Support the NCI Cancer Prevention-Interception Targeted Agent Discovery Program (CAP-IT) Research
NOT-CA-24-047
06/14/2024
Vignesh Gunasekharan, Ph.D.
Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Consortium for Palliative Care Research Across the Lifespan
NOT-AG-23-050 (U54 Clinical Trial Required)
U54
Clinical Trial Required
12/31/2024
Brennan Streck, Ph.D., R.N., M.P.H.
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers
PAR-23-286 (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
R00, K99
Clinical Trial Not Allowed
10/15/2026
Jessica Faupel-Badger, Ph.D., M.P.H.
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers
PAR-23-287 (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required)
R00, K99
Clinical Trial Required
10/15/2026
Jessica Faupel-Badger, Ph.D., M.P.H.
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers
PAR-23-288 (K99/R00 - Independent Basic Experimental Studies with Humans Required)
R00, K99
10/15/2026
Jessica Faupel-Badger, Ph.D., M.P.H.
NCI Clinical and Translational Exploratory/Developmental Studies
PAR-22-216 (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)
R21
Clinical Trial Optional
07/02/2025
Marjorie Perloff, M.D.
National Cancer Institute's Investigator-Initiated Early Phase Clinical Trials for Cancer Treatment and Diagnosis
PAR-24-085 (R01 Clinical Trial Required)
R01
Clinical Trial Required
01/08/2027
Brandy Heckman-Stoddard, Ph.D., M.P.H.
Modulating Human Microbiome Function to Enhance Immune Responses Against Cancer
PAR-22-061 (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
R01
Clinical Trial Not Allowed
01/08/2025
Young Kim, Ph.D.