This grant is for developing new technologies to better understand cancer at the molecular or cellular level or to improve how we handle cancer research samples. It's for early-stage projects that test if a new idea or tool could work for cancer research. The focus is on creating new technology, not using existing ones for new research questions.
Who it's for: This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including schools, governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in developing new technologies for cancer research.
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Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing to use existing technologies for new research questions
- Not focusing on cancer-relevant use cases
- Proposing clinical trials
- Lack of innovative technology development
- Not aligning with the IMAT program goals
What You May Need
- Detailed project proposal
- Proof-of-concept study design
- Budget plan
- Organizational information
- Evidence of technical feasibility
- Project timeline
- Letters of support or collaboration
- Documentation of eligibility
- Registration with NIH systems
- Biospecimen handling plans
Cautions
- Clinical trials are not allowed
- Focus must be on technology development, not research questions
- Projects must align with cancer-relevant use cases
- Ensure alignment with the IMAT program
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Eligibility
Eligible Applicant Types
Additional Criteria
Eligible applicants include independent school districts, city or township governments, public and state institutions of higher education, federally recognized Indian tribal governments, nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, for-profit organizations, special district governments, other Native American tribal organizations, county governments, state governments, and individuals. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status are also eligible. The opportunity is broadly open to various types of entities, provided they focus on developing new technologies for cancer research.
Overview
This grant is for a wide range of applicants, including schools, governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and individuals who are interested in developing new technologies for cancer research.
Likely Disqualifiers
- Proposing to use existing technologies for new research questions
- Not focusing on cancer-relevant use cases
- Proposing clinical trials
- Lack of innovative technology development
- Not aligning with the IMAT program goals
Use of Funds
Funds can be used to develop and test new technologies for cancer research, specifically for molecular or cellular characterization or improving biospecimen handling. They cannot be used for clinical trials or applying existing technologies to new research questions.
Total Program Funding
$5,100,000
Expected Awards
20
Cost Sharing
Not Required
Important Dates
- Posted
- Jun 3, 2026
- Deadline
- Nov 10, 2026(150 days)
- Archive Date
- Jan 9, 2027
- Est. Award Date (AI estimate)
- Early 2027
Application Checklist
- Confirm eligibility
- Develop a detailed project proposal
- Design a proof-of-concept study
- Prepare a detailed budget
- Gather organizational documents
- Register with NIH systems
- Collect letters of support
- Ensure alignment with IMAT goals
- Submit application by deadline