Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-24-306
NCI Seeks Research Projects to Enhance Mammalian Models for Translational Cancer Research
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
November 06, 2024
Respond By
September 07, 2026
Identifier
PAR-24-306
NAICS
541715, 541714
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is seeking research projects to advance mammalian models for translational cancer research. - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Scope of Opportunity: - Grants for research projects to expand, improve, or transform mammalian cancer and tumor models - Focus on models that better represent human biology and are suitable for testing clinically important questions - Projects may address overcoming translational deficiencies, defining new uses, advancing standard practices, validating models, or challenging current practices - Products/Services Requested: - Research services (no specific products, part numbers, or OEMs required) - Unique Requirements: - Applicants must demonstrate that proposed models are robust and provide reliable information for patient benefit - Broad eligibility: businesses, government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, tribal organizations, and federal agencies - Minimum award amount is $499,000 - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant opportunity, not a product procurement
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for projects aimed at expanding, improving, or transforming the utility of mammalian cancer and tumor models for translational research. The goal is to demonstrate that these models or their derivatives are robust representations of human biology, suitable for testing clinically important questions, and provide reliable information for patient benefit. Applicants may propose projects to overcome translational deficiencies, define new uses, advance standard practices, validate models, or challenge current practices.