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The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

National Institutes of HealthCloses Nov 22, 2028(771 days left)Up to $500,000

Does this fit your business?

This is an NIH National Cancer Institute program funding research projects that join the Metastasis Research Network, using systems-level approaches to study how cancer spreads. It is for serious research organizations — universities, nonprofits, governments, tribal entities, and research-capable small or for-profit businesses — not for companies looking for general business funding. If you are not conducting cancer metastasis research, or you need money for operations, retail, or anything other

Best for
Cancer research labs and university research teams, Nonprofit research institutes, Small biotech or for-profit research businesses, Tribal and government entities with research capacity
Not for
Retail, finance, housing, and other businesses outside cancer research, Organizations planning clinical trials, Applicants needing foreign subawards or subcontracts
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical)
78
Strong Match
Education & TrainingMatches your industry (stem)
69
Good Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
Possible Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture
54
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech
54
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IndustryEstimated fit
Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation
54
Possible Match
Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking
54
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Food & BeverageLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Nothing in this notice points to housing & real estate
54
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ManufacturingLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Nothing in this notice points to social services & nonprofit
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the…
54
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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)
Award range
Up to $500,000

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 22, 2028.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The largest award is $500,000. No other award amounts are published.
Who can apply for this grant?
Eligible applicants include city, county, and state governments, public and private institutions of higher education, independent school districts, public housing authorities, special district governments, federally recognized and other Native American tribal governments and organizations, nonprofits with and without 501(c)(3) status, small businesses, and other for-profit organizations. Foreign organizations and foreign components of U.S. organizations are also eligible, but applications involving foreign subawards or subcontracts will not be considered for funding.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The facts do not say. Small businesses and for-profit organizations are eligible, but the notice does not specify whether sole proprietors or single-member LLCs qualify, so check Section III of the NOFO.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status and nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, other than institutions of higher education, are both listed as eligible.

Summary

NIH/NCI U01 grants for research projects joining the Metastasis Research Network (MetNet), using systems-level approaches to study metastasis. Eligible applicants include universities, governments, nonprofits, tribal entities, and small and other for-profit businesses; clinical trials not allowed. Ceiling $500,000.

About this grant

The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) is a collection of U54 Research Centers that support using systems-level approaches to understand pressing questions in metastasis. The overall goal of the MetNet is to advance our understanding of metastasis as a whole body, systems-level problem to develop a comprehensive and cohesive picture of the processes involved. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the NCI invites applications for MetNet Research Projects. These Research Projects should be defined as discrete entities that use systems-level approaches to address gaps and opportunities in metastasis research to integrate into the MetNet and complement ongoing research across the Network.

Who can apply

Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International CollaborationsNon-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025.Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Health
  • Science

Program contact

National Institutes of HealthNCIMetNet@mail.nih.gov301-402-2541

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