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Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Transition to Independent Faculty Cancer Research Positions

This grant opportunity is designed to help researchers move from mentored, non-independent roles to independent faculty positions in cancer research. It offers financial support for salary and research during the first three years of a tenure-track position.

Source

Agency: National Institutes of Health

Sub-agency: National Cancer Institute

Program: SBIR

Dates

Opportunity Released: February 9, 2024

Open for Submission: February 9, 2024

Submission Deadline: November 12, 2025

Application Window Closes: November 12, 2025

Eligibility

university

nonprofit

small_business

government

tribal

Higher Education Institutions – Private Institutions of Higher Education

Nonprofit Organizations – without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institutions of Higher Education)

For-Profit Organizations (Other than Small Businesses)

Federal Government Agencies (including the NIH intramural program) – eligible to submit applications

U.S. Territories or Possessions

Independent School Districts

Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities

Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)

Faith-based or Community-based Organizations

Regional Organizations

Keywords

transition to independence

independent faculty positions

cancer research

tenure-track support

research funding

academic transition

faculty development

research positions

salary support

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