Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-26-134
MetNet Research Projects Funding Opportunity from National Cancer Institute
Buyer
National Institutes of Health
Posted
February 04, 2026
Respond By
November 22, 2028
Identifier
PAR-26-134
NAICS
541715
The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is inviting applications for MetNet Research Projects to advance metastasis research: - Government Buyer: - National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI) - Purpose: - Funding discrete research projects that use systems-level approaches to address gaps in metastasis research - Projects should integrate and complement ongoing work within the Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) - Funding Details: - Cooperative agreement funding instrument - Minimum award amount: $500,000 - Eligibility: - Open to state, local, and tribal governments; educational institutions; nonprofits; small businesses; for-profit organizations; and certain foreign organizations (with NIH policy restrictions) - Notable Requirements: - Foreign subawards/subcontracts are not allowed unless the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) specifically designates international collaboration - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or purchase quantities are mentioned, as this is a research grant solicitation
Description
The National Cancer Institute's Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) supports systems-level research to understand metastasis. This funding opportunity invites applications for discrete research projects that address gaps in metastasis research and complement ongoing work within the network. The goal is to develop a comprehensive understanding of metastasis as a whole-body, systems-level problem. Eligible applicants include various government entities, educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses, including foreign organizations under specific conditions.