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The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects

Funds a research project that plugs into NCI's Metastasis Research Network of systems-level cancer centers, up to $500,000.

Metastasis rarely has one cause worth studying in isolation — it moves through the whole body, across many biological systems at once. NCI already funds a network of centers built to study it that way, and this notice funds new projects that join the network rather than stand alone.

The Metastasis Research Network, MetNet, is a collection of U54 Research Centers using systems-level approaches to

U01 research projects using systems-level approaches to metastasis, designed as discrete entities that integrate into and complement NCI's Metastasis Research Network — a collection of U54 Research Centers studying metastasis as a whole-body, systems-level problem — up to a ceiling of $500,000.

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.22 Nov 2028
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.Cooperative agreement
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-26-134Source: www.grants.gov