The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering the Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award. This grant is specifically designed to provide extended support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). The primary purpose of the NCI’s ESI MERIT Award is to offer eligible investigators an opportunity for longer-term funding, spanning up to seven years across two segments. This extended support aims to foster greater flexibility, encourage creativity and innovation in their research, and provide crucial additional time for ESIs to successfully launch and establish their careers before the need to submit renewal applications. This initiative helps ESIs become more firmly established in their research fields.
Opportunity ID: 358024
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | PAR-25-324 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | – |
| Assistance Listings: | 93.393 — Cancer Cause and Prevention Research |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 06, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2028 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Sep 07, 2028 |
| Archive Date: | Oct 13, 2028 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) Special district governments For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education City or township governments Independent school districts County governments Small businesses Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Private institutions of higher education State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | National Institutes of Health |
| 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: |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-324.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov Email:grantsinfo@nih.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 358024 Full Announcement-PAR-25-324 -> PAR-25-324-Full-Announcement.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORMS-I | Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2025 | PKG00290029 | Feb 03, 2025 | Sep 07, 2028 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
358024 RR_SF424_5_0-5.0.pdf
358024 PHS398_CoverPageSupplement_5_0-5.0.pdf
358024 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_4-1.4.pdf
358024 PerformanceSite_4_0-4.0.pdf
358024 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_4_0-4.0.pdf
358024 PHS398_ResearchPlan_5_0-5.0.pdf
358024 RR_Budget10_3_0-3.0.pdf
Optional forms
358024 RR_SubawardBudget10_30_3_0-3.0.pdf
358024 PHSHumanSubjectsAndClinicalTrialsInfo_3_0-3.0.pdf
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