Innovative Research in Cancer Nanotechnology (IRCN; R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Key Information

Due Date: May 4, 2026


Agency: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)


Source: Federal


Funding Category:

Health & Human Services

Funding Amount: Not Specified


Funding Type: Grant


Match Required: No


Contact Info: grantsinfo@nih.gov
See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

Overview

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering an Innovative Research in Cancer Nanotechnology grant (IRCN). The notice for this funding opportunity (NOFO) encourages applications that aim to foster substantial advancements in cancer biology and oncology through the utilization of nanotechnology. The suggested projects should focus on overcoming significant obstacles in these fields with the aid of nanotechnology, placing emphasis on the mechanistic examination that aspires to gain a deeper, fundamental insight into how nanomaterials and nanodevices interact with various biological systems.

The research should be conducted concerning the delivery of nanoparticles and nano-devices to specified, intended cancer targets within a living organism (in vivo) or the characterization of detection and diagnostic devices in a controlled environment (in vitro). The purpose of the IRCN grant is to assist the generation of essential knowledge, with the expectation of fostering more insightful future development of nanotechnology-based cancer interventions. However, the process of transferring these interventions from the lab to the patient (clinical translation) does not fall under the scope of this funding opportunity.

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Key Dates

Open Date: July 20, 2023


Application Due Date: May 4, 2026


Estimated Award Date: Not Specified

Additional Details

Eligible Activities

  • Research and Development

Eligible Applicants

  • State governments
  • County governments
  • City, village or township governments
  • Special district governments
  • Independent school districts
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
  • Private institutions of higher education
  • Small businesses

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