National Cancer Institute: Early-Stage Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management Grant

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This grant from the National Cancer Institute aims to enhance cancer model systems mirroring human immunity in the tumor microenvironment. Researchers are encouraged to use human cells or tissues to recreate the human immune system in immuno-oncology models, surpassing murine model standards. Projects focusing on models without human immune lineage cells will not be considered. The grant utilizes the R33 Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II research activity code. Applications close on Nov 17, 2022.

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Opportunity ID: 338916

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General Information

Document Type:: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number:: RFA-CA-22-022
Funding Opportunity Title:: Early-Stage Development of Informatics Technologies for Cancer Research and Management (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
Opportunity Category:: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity:: Education
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::
Assistance Listings Number(s):: 93.393 — Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: No
Version:: Synopsis 1
Posted Date:: Mar 24, 2022
Last Updated Date:: Mar 24, 2022
Original Closing Date for Applications:: Nov 17, 2022
Current Closing Date for Applications:: Nov 17, 2022
Archive Date:: Dec 23, 2022
Estimated Total Program Funding::
Award Ceiling:: $
Award Floor:: $

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants:: Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Additional Information on Eligibility:: Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Additional Information

Agency Name:: National Institutes of Health
Description:: The goal of this FOA is to advance cancer model systems that recapitulate human immunity in the tumor microenvironment to improve the predictivity of immuno-oncology studies. Proposed research projects must focus on recapitulation of the human immune system in their proposed cancer model using human cells or tissues to regenerate and/or recapitulate the human immune system in in vivo or in vitro immuno-oncology models in a manner that matches or exceeds representation of the human immune system achieved with murine models developed using HFT. Models derived from genetically manipulated immune systems without introduction of human immune lineage cells will not be considered responsive.The FOA will utilize the R33 Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II research activity code.
Link to Additional Information::
Grantor Contact Information:: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Synopsis 1 Mar 24, 2022

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID: FORMS-G
Competition Title: Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022
Opportunity Package ID: PKG00272768
Opening Date: May 14, 2022
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2022
Agency Contact Information:: eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/
Who Can Apply:: Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms SF424 (R & R) [V5.0]
PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V5.0]
Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.4]
Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V4.0]
Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V4.0]
PHS 398 Research Plan [V4.0]
PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information [V3.0]
optional_forms Research & Related Budget [V3.0]
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V3.0]
PHS 398 Modular Budget [V1.2]
PHS Assignment Request Form [V3.0]

Package No: 2

Assistance Listings:
Competition ID: FORMS-H
Competition Title: Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023
Opportunity Package ID: PKG00277975
Opening Date: Nov 04, 2022
Closing Date: Nov 17, 2022
Agency Contact Information:: eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/
Who Can Apply:: Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms SF424 (R & R) [V5.0]
PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement [V5.0]
Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.4]
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Research and Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V4.0]
PHS 398 Research Plan [V5.0]
PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information [V3.0]
optional_forms Research & Related Budget [V3.0]
R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form 5 YR 30 ATT [V3.0]
PHS 398 Modular Budget [V1.2]
PHS Assignment Request Form [V3.0]

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Packages

Assistance Listings Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions Who Can Apply:
FORMS-G Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2022 PKG00272768 May 14, 2022 Nov 17, 2022 View eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/ Organization Applicants

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Assistance Listings Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions Who Can Apply:
FORMS-H Use for due dates on or after January 25, 2023 PKG00277975 Nov 04, 2022 Nov 17, 2022 View eRA Service Desk Monday to Friday 7 am to 8 pm ET http://grants.nih.gov/support/ Organization Applicants

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