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NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (Omnibus) R03

NCI Small Grants Program — R03

Supports cancer pilot research with broad domestic and international eligibility.

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The NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research (R03) is the National Cancer Institute's standing mechanism for funding small, self-contained cancer research projects that can be completed in a short period of time with limited resources. The program was most recently issued as PAR-25-078, posted October 18, 2024, and archived February 12, 2026. It is expected to be reissued under a PAR-26 succes…

What this grant funds

Any cancer research area. Pilot studies, feasibility studies, secondary data analysis, methodology development.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.24 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: simpler.grants.gov