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Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 Clinical Trial Optional)
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Federal
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12-01-2024 | N/A | No Match Required |
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Status
- Opportunity Type Discretionary
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CFDA
93.393 -- Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
93.394 -- Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
93.395 -- Cancer Treatment Research
93.396 -- Cancer Biology Research
93.397 -- Cancer Centers Support Grants
93.399 -- Cancer Control
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:
Eligibility
- IHE
- Local Government
- Non-Profit
- Other
- State Government
- Tribal Government
Additional Eligibility Information
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.
Key Date(s)
- June 03, 2021: Posted Date
- June 04, 2021: Last Updated Date
- December 01, 2024: Current Closing Date for Applications
- December 01, 2024: Application Due Date
- January 06, 2025: Application Archive Date
Contact Information
NIH OER Webmaster
grantsinfo@nih.gov