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Toward Translation of Nanotechnology Cancer Interventions (TTNCI)

Funds advanced preclinical work maturing a nanoparticle-based cancer diagnostic or therapeutic toward the National Cancer Institute's own translation pipeline.

OpenNational Institutes of HealthUnited States

A nanoparticle that works in a dish is a long way from one ready for the National Cancer Institute's own translational programmes. This award funds the stretch in between.

The National Cancer Institute encourages applications for advanced pre-clinical research supporting the translation of nanotechnology-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics — the notice's own name for this is Toward Translat…

Advanced pre-clinical research maturing nanoparticle- or nano-device-based cancer diagnostics and therapeutics, where the combination of structural design and delivered therapeutic or diagnostic cargo shows strong potential to improve cancer treatment effectiveness, developed toward the NCI Experimental Therapeutics programme and other NCI translational programmes. Clinical trials are not allowed.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.15 Nov 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PAR-25-336Source: www.grants.gov