PAR-21-190: Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. A newer notice from the same program is open now: Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) (PA-25-172). Status: Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $250,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on March 7, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 12, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$250,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR01
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNCI
- Median yearly award$363,946
- Typical project length5 years
- R01, Research Project Grant. NIH's standard grant for a defined research project led by a named investigator, usually for up to five years. Other open R01 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-21-190 were run by National Cancer Institute (NCI, 25 projects). Contact the program officer at the institute that fits your project before you apply; the notice lists them.
Application due dates, page limits and budget limits are set in the notice. Read PAR-21-190 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PA-25-172 | November 7, 2024 | Due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028 | Open |
| PAR-24-122 | January 18, 2024 | Closed November 5, 2024 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 12, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | March 7, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | April 12, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Projects NIH funded under this notice had a median yearly award of $363,946; it allows up to $250,000 per award.
- Most of the money in the 2 programs behind this notice (60% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages applications for research in cancer control and population sciences. The overarching goal is to provide support to promote research efforts on novel scientific ideas that have the potential to substantially advance cancer research in statistical and analytic methods, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, cancer-related behaviors and behavioral interventions, health care delivery, and implementation science.
Funded under PAR-21-190 so far
NIH funded 25 projects under PAR-21-190 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 23 institutions. The median yearly award was $363,946.
Who has won Cancer Cause and Prevention Research grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cancer Cause and Prevention Research (93.393) awarded $3.6 billion across 2,517 grant awards, an average of $1.4 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Texas | 81 | $107 million |
| Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research | New York | 65 | $99.1 million |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | New York | 48 | $85.3 million |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. | Massachusetts | 51 | $83.1 million |
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | North Carolina | 49 | $76.1 million |
Who has won Cancer Control grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cancer Control (93.399) awarded $814 million across 113 grant awards, an average of $7.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ecog-Acrin Medical Research Foundation, Inc. | Pennsylvania | 1 | $87.9 million |
| NRG Oncology Foundation Inc | Pennsylvania | 1 | $54.3 million |
| Alliance NCTN Foundation | Illinois | 1 | $50.2 million |
| Oregon Health & Science University | Oregon | 2 | $34.4 million |
| University of Rochester | New York | 1 | $29.8 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Apply under the newer notice, PA-25-172, which is open now.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-21-190 still open?
No. It closed on March 7, 2024. A newer notice is open: PA-25-172, due dates in the notice, expires January 7, 2028.
Who can apply for Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
National Institutes of Health accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed March 7, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $250,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-21-190?
NIH RePORTER lists 25 projects funded under PAR-21-190 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 23 institutions. The most were at Washington University, University of Minnesota, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences.
Who has won Cancer Cause and Prevention Research grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York. The program made 2,517 awards worth $3.6 billion in that time.
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