OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesPAR-25-324

Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Sep 7, 2028(695 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is an NCI MERIT (R37) extension for Early Stage Investigators who already hold qualifying NCI research support, offering up to 7 years of funding in two segments to launch a research career. It is for cancer-focused researchers at universities, nonprofits, small businesses, and governments whose PI is an eligible ESI. Businesses or organizations without a research program, and investigators who are not ESIs, should not bother applying.

Best for
Early Stage Investigators with an existing NCI R37 MERIT award, Universities and cancer research centers, Nonprofits and small businesses running NCI-funded cancer research, Tribal, state, and local government research programs
Not for
Investigators who are not Early Stage Investigators, Businesses with no research component, Organizations without an existing NCI MERIT award
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
72
Good Match
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (innovation)
68
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
53
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics
52
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure
51
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Research
Who can apply
Small businesses, For-profit companies, Nonprofits, State and local governments, Tribal governments and organizations, Colleges and universities, Other applicants (see eligibility), Individuals

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
September 7, 2028.
Who can apply for this grant?
Universities (public, state-controlled, and private), nonprofits with or without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, other for-profit companies, state/county/city and special district governments, federally recognized tribal governments and tribal organizations, public housing authorities, independent school districts, and certain other entities named in the notice (including HBCUs, Hispanic-serving institutions, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian serving institutions, tribally controlled colleges, faith-based and community-based organizations, federal agencies, regional organizations, U.S. territories, and foreign organizations). The key requirement is that the principal investigator must be
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations generally are listed as eligible, but the notice does not specifically address sole proprietors or single-member LLCs.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Both nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) are listed as eligible applicants.

Summary

NCI MERIT (R37) extension awards give Early Stage Investigators up to 7 years of continued research support in two segments. Eligible applicants include universities, nonprofits, small businesses, for-profits, state/local/tribal governments and others per NIH research grant rules; the PI must be an eligible ESI.

About this grant

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:

Who can apply

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.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of Healthgrantsinfo@nih.gov301-402-2541

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