PAR-25-078: NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institutes of Health notices from 2024.
National Institutes of Health offered grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on January 7, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 18, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$50,000
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR03
- Clinical trialsOptional
- Funded byNCI
- Median yearly award$157,000
- Typical project length2 years
- R03, Small Grant. A small, short project such as pilot work, a feasibility study, secondary data analysis or a new method, usually for up to two years. Other open R03 notices.
Projects funded under PAR-25-078 were run by National Cancer Institute (NCI, 31 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-25-078 in the NIH Guide.
Key dates
| Posted | October 18, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | January 7, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | February 12, 2026 |
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 $157,000; it allows up to $50,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (66% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports small research projects on cancer that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology.
Funded under PAR-25-078 so far
NIH funded 31 projects under PAR-25-078 in fiscal 2026, at 28 institutions. The median yearly award was $157,000.
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 |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is PAR-25-078 still open?
No. It closed on January 7, 2026.
Who can apply for NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 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 NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (NCI Omnibus) (R03 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Closed January 7, 2026. 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 $50,000 each.
Who has been funded under PAR-25-078?
NIH RePORTER lists 31 projects funded under PAR-25-078 in fiscal 2026, at 28 institutions. The most were at Washington University, University of Virginia, Rowan University.
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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