Innovative Molecular and Cellular Analysis Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research

Innovative Molecular and Cellular Analysis Technologies for Basic and Clinical Cancer Research

Early-stage, high-risk/high-impact tech development to create novel molecular/cellular analysis tools for cancer research. Part of NCI’s IMAT program. (FON: RFA-CA-25-001)

Eligibility Criteria:

  • U.S. and foreign organizations eligible; multiple PD/PIs allowed.

  • Projects must focus on novel tech development (not hypothesis-driven biology) and include quantitative performance measures.

  • No clinical trials; non-responsive: biomarker discovery/validation, drug development, whole-body imaging, software-only projects.

Funding Details:

  • Up to USD 150,000 USD direct costs/year.

  • Project period up to 3 years.

  • ~17 awards anticipated in FY 2026.

Deadline:

  • Application due: April 4, 2025; October 3, 2025 (5:00 PM local).

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