RFA-CA-21-020: National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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 2021.
National Institutes of Health offered grants to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. Applications closed on September 28, 2023.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed September 1, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
About this NIH notice
- Activity codeR25
- Clinical trialsNot allowed
- Funded byNCI
- Median yearly award$373,402
- Typical project length5 years
- R25, Education Project. Research education programs: courses, research experiences and outreach that prepare people for research careers. Other open R25 notices.
Projects funded under RFA-CA-21-020 were run by National Cancer Institute (NCI, 16 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 RFA-CA-21-020 in the NIH Guide.
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| RFA-CA-24-026 | July 9, 2024 | Closed September 28, 2026 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | September 1, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 28, 2023 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | November 3, 2023 |
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; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are not eligible to apply Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are not allowed.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (72% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The overarching goal of this National Cancer Institute (NCI) R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research. To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on Research Experiences, Curriculum or Methods Development and Outreach. The NCIs mission is to conduct and support research, training, health information dissemination, and other programs with respect to cancer. This funding opportunity seeks to facilitate the education of students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research who will become knowledgeable about cancer, and available to focus on cancer later in their careers. With the aim of enhancing the pool of individuals from underrepresented backgrounds interested in pursuing a career in biomedical research via early intervention strategies, the NCI Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students from underrepresented populations in cutting edge cancer research experiences. The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members who serve underrepresented student populations. The specific goals are to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. In alignment with these goals, institutions may develop unique programs that capitalize on their research strengths and are responsive to their target populations.
Funded under RFA-CA-21-020 so far
NIH funded 16 projects under RFA-CA-21-020 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 16 institutions. The median yearly award was $373,402.
| Project | Institution | Fiscal year | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Pathways for Cancer Research (EPCR) | Indiana University Indianapolis | 2026 | $370,167 |
| Pathways to Cancer Research Renewal | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | 2026 | $432,000 |
| YES in THE HEIGHTS | Columbia University Health Sciences | 2026 | $342,808 |
| Case CCC Youth Engaged in Science, 09/01/2022-08/31/2027 | Case Western Reserve University | 2026 | $415,717 |
| R25 YES: Cancer Research Opportunities at Iowa | University of Iowa | 2026 | $373,385 |
| Future Deaf Scientists Program at Wilmot Cancer Institute | University of Rochester | 2026 | $257,085 |
| Catalyzing Cancer Research among Urban Underrepresented Minority Youths and Teachers (CATALYST) | University of Maryland Baltimore | 2026 | $410,400 |
| The Young Empowered Scientists for ContinUed Research Engagement (YES for CURE) Program at the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) | Dana-Farber Cancer Inst | 2026 | $380,931 |
Who has won Cancer Research Manpower grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cancer Research Manpower (93.398) awarded $1.0 billion across 2,913 grant awards, an average of $359,612 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research | New York | 92 | $52.8 million |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc. | Massachusetts | 100 | $38.4 million |
| The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center | Texas | 65 | $35.5 million |
| The General Hospital Corporation | Massachusetts | 58 | $35.4 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 69 | $33.7 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 RFA-CA-21-020 still open?
No. It closed on September 28, 2023.
Who can apply for National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
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 National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)?
Closed September 28, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has been funded under RFA-CA-21-020?
NIH RePORTER lists 16 projects funded under RFA-CA-21-020 in fiscal 2022 to 2026, at 16 institutions. The most were at Indiana University Indianapolis, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, Columbia University Health Sciences.
Who has won Cancer Research Manpower grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Sloan-Kettering Institute for Cancer Research, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Inc., The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. The program made 2,913 awards worth $1.0 billion in that time.
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