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NIH National Cancer Institute

Supports cancer-focused research from prevention to treatment, including translational projects, clinical networks, and innovation pathways.

United Stateswww.cancer.gov
Annual funding$7.35B
Programs5
Active grants2
Total grants5

National Cancer Institute (NCI) is NIH's cancer-focused institute and the largest public funder of cancer research. It sits within NIH and HHS, but it has its own statutory authority under the National Cancer Act and a yearly budget of about $7.35 billion.

NCI funds Research Project Grants, cancer centers, SPOREs, clinical trial networks, training, and small-business routes, including NIH-wide SB

National Institutes of Health
Last verified: 1 Jun 2026Source: www.cancer.gov