Metastasis Research Network (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on developing a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of cancer metastasis. Towards this goal, the NCI will support U54 Specialized Centers that together will continue to serve as the hub of the
| Agency | National Institutes of Health |
|---|---|
| Status | Posted |
| Opportunity number | RFA-CA-27-012 |
| Posted date | 06/04/2026 |
| Application deadline | Sep 25, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Award ceiling | 1,300,000 |
| Award floor | none |
| Estimated total funding | 6,800,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 4 |
| Who can apply | Refer to Section III. Eligibility Information in the NOFO for additional information on eligibility.Foreign Organizations/International Collaborations:Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are eligible to apply.Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are eligible to apply.Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed. |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.396 |
| Description | Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for research on developing a comprehensive and cohesive understanding of cancer metastasis. Towards this goal, the NCI will support U54 Specialized Centers that together will continue to serve as the hub of the Metastasis Research Network (MetNet). Each MetNet Center should propose an overarching scientific theme that will be pursued through two or three scientific inter- and multidisciplinary basic research projects. The projects should use integrative system level approaches to elucidate and integrate a mechanistic understanding of the non-linear, dynamic, and emergent processes in metastasis. Overarching themes should encompass the interplay between at least two central elements |
| Agency contact | NCIMetNet@mail.nih.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/360881 |