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Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 Clinical Trial Optional)
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Service Source Final Application Due Date Funding Available Match Required
Health Care Federal
HHS
12-01-2024 N/A No Match
Required
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  • Final Application Due Date
  • Funding Available
  • Match Required
Status
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    • Opportunity Type Discretionary
    • 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
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