Opportunity Listing - Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

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Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Assistance Listings: 93.399 -- Cancer Control

93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research

93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research

93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research

93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research

93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants

Last Updated: January 13, 2025

Funding opportunity

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Summary

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

Public and state institutions of higher education

Private institutions of higher education

Federally recognized Native American tribal governments

Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)

Small businesses

Public and Indian housing authorities

State governments

Independent school districts

For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Other

Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

City or township governments

Special district governments

County governments

Other Native American tribal organizations

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

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

Documents

File name	Description	Last updated
PAR-25-324-Full-Announcement.html	PAR-25-324 Full Announcement Text	Jan 6, 2025 05:53 PM UTC

Link to additional information

https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-324.html

Closing: September 7, 2028

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Funding opportunity number:

PAR-25-324

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Funding instrument type:

Grant

Opportunity Category:

Discretionary

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Category of Funding Activity:

Education

Health

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History

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Posted date:

January 6, 2025

Archive date:

October 13, 2028