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NIH Resource-Related Research Projects Cooperative Agreement (U24)

Advanced Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management

Funds the enhancement of a cancer informatics tool that has cleared prototyping, shows real promise, and has not yet been widely adopted.

Research software usually dies between the prototype and the community that could have used it. The National Cancer Institute funds that crossing, and defines the stage precisely.

An emerging informatics technology, for this notice, is one that has passed initial prototyping and pilot development, has demonstrated potential for significant and broader impact, has compelling reasons for further im

Advanced development, enhancement and dissemination of emerging, user-friendly informatics technologies past prototyping and not yet widely adopted, improving acquisition, analysis, visualisation and interpretation of data across cancer biology, treatment, diagnosis, early detection, risk assessment, prevention, control and epidemiology, with continuous feedback from driving projects and the wider user community. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.19 Oct 2026
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.$2.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: RFA-CA-27-020Source: www.grants.gov