Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 Clinical Trial Optional)
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Assistance Listings
- 93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants
- 93.399 -- Cancer Control
- 93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
- 93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
- 93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
- 93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
Archived opportunityLast Updated: May 13, 2026
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Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). By providing such an opportunity for longer term support to ESIs, the NCI intends to offer flexibility and opportunity for creativity and innovation and additional time to successfully launch their careers and to become more established before having to submit renewal applications (NOT-CA-18-037). The objective of the NCI's ESI MERIT Award is to allow eligible investigators the opportunity to obtain up to 7 years of support in two segments:
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Nonprofit
- Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)
- Other Native American tribal organizations
- Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
Education
- Independent school districts
- Private institutions of higher education
- Public and state institutions of higher education
Government
- City or township governments
- County governments
- State governments
- Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
- Special district governments
- Public and Indian housing authorities
Business
- Small businesses
- For-profit organizations other than small businesses
Miscellaneous
- Other
Additional information
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.
Grantor contact information
Description
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Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| PAR-21-138-Full-Announcement.html | PAR-21-138 Full Announcement Text | Jan 21, 2022 04:53 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
Archived: January 6, 2025
Award
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Program Funding
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Expected awards
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Funding opportunity number:
PAR-21-138
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
No
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
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Category of Funding Activity:
Education
Health
Category Explanation:
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History
Version:
1
Posted date:
June 3, 2021
Archive date:
January 6, 2025
