The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced a new funding opportunity under the identifier RFA-CA-24-018, titled “Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management.” This discretionary grant, falling within the realms of Education and Health, is designed to foster the advancement of informatics technologies in the complex field of cancer research and management. The grant offers a substantial award ceiling of $600,000, aimed at supporting the enhancement of emerging informatics technologies that show promise in improving various aspects of cancer research, including cancer biology, treatment, diagnosis, early detection, risk assessment, prevention, control, and epidemiology, as well as addressing cancer health disparities.
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is part of the National Cancer Institute’s Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program. It specifically targets emerging informatics technology that has moved beyond the initial prototyping and pilot development stage. These technologies should have shown potential for significant impact, have strong reasons for further improvement and enhancement, and not yet be widely adopted in the field of cancer research. The FOA’s central mission is to promote research-driven informatics technology across the development lifecycle to address priority needs in cancer research. Successful development plans must clearly demonstrate the necessity of the proposed technology and its potential benefits to the cancer research field. The FOA also requires mechanisms to gather feedback from users and collaborators throughout the development process, ensuring the technology remains aligned with the evolving needs of cancer research. This initiative represents a significant step forward in harnessing the power of informatics to advance our understanding and treatment of cancer, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes and health care strategies.
Opportunity ID: 351501
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | RFA-CA-24-018 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U24 Clinical Trial Optional) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education Health |
| Category Explanation: | |
| Expected Number of Awards: | |
| CFDA Number(s): | 93.393 — Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 — Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 — Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 — Cancer Biology Research 93.399 — Cancer Control |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Dec 21, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | |
| Award Ceiling: | $600,000 |
| Award Floor: | $ |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Small businesses For profit organizations other than small businesses Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities Special district governments City or township governments Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) State governments County governments Independent school districts Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| 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 purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite Cooperative Agreement (U24) applications for advanced development and enhancement of emerging informatics technologies to improve the acquisition, management, analysis, and dissemination of data and knowledge across the cancer research continuum including cancer biology, cancer treatment and diagnosis, early cancer detection, risk assessment and prevention, cancer control and epidemiology, and/or cancer health disparities. As a component of the NCI’s Informatics Technology for Cancer Research (ITCR) Program, this FOA focuses on emerging informatics technology, defined as one that has passed the initial prototyping and pilot development stage, has demonstrated potential to have a significant and broader impact, has compelling reasons for further improvement and enhancement, and has not been widely adopted in the cancer research field. The central mission of ITCR is to promote research-driven informatics technology across the development lifecycle to address priority needs in cancer research. In order to be successful, proposed development plans must have a clear rationale on why the proposed technology is needed and how it will benefit the cancer research field. In addition, mechanisms to solicit feedback from users and collaborators throughout the development process must be included. Potential applicants who are interested in early-stage development or informatics resource sustainment should consult the companion FOAs listed above. |
| Link to Additional Information: | https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-24-018.html |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: NIH Grants Information
grantsinfo@nih.gov |