National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services
The Metastasis Research Network (MetNet): MetNet Research Projects (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
In short: National Institutes of Health gives grants of up to $500,000. Open to many kinds of groups. See who can apply.
Key facts
- Deadline
- Accepts applications through Nov 22, 2028. Rounds may close sooner: check the notice
- Award size
- Up to $500K
- Match ?
- Not required · Work out your budget and match
- Who can apply
- State government, School district, Tribal government, City or town government, Private college or university, County government, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Public college or university, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), Small business, Tribal organization, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Larger business, and others named in the official notice
- Where
- Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee
Before you apply: federal grants require an active SAM.gov registration (Unique Entity ID) and a Grants.gov account. Registration is free but can take weeks, so start now, not when the deadline is close. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Unicoi County (nationwide program)
- No match required
- Past Tennessee awards on file: 70
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Metastasis Research Network (MetNet) is a collection of U54 Research Centers that support using systems-level approaches to understand pressing questions in metastasis. The overall goal of the MetNet is to advance our understanding of metastasis as a whole body, systems-level problem to develop a comprehensive and cohesive picture of the processes involved. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the NCI invites applications for MetNet Research Projects. These Research Projects should be defined as discrete entities that use systems-level approaches to address gaps and opportunities in metastasis research to integrate into the MetNet and complement ongoing research across the Network.
Who can apply, from the official notice
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. · NIH will no longer issue awards (i.e., new, renewal, or non-competing continuation) to domestic or foreign entities that involve foreign subawards/subcontracts. All NIH-funded research involving foreign subawards/subcontracts must be submitted in response to a NOFO that is specifically designated for funded international collaborations. This new requirement was effective, May 1, 2025. · Applications involving foreign subawards/subcontracts submitted in response to this NOFO will be deemed noncompliant and will not be considered for funding. This policy applies to all monetary international collaborations resulting in foreign subawards/subcontracts, however, it does not preclude unfunded international collaborations or foreign components, funding for foreign consultants, or procurement of unique equipment or supplies from foreign vendors.
Official notice: https://simpler.grants.gov/opportunity/a3fe5760-281e-4303-aac7-08dcea8327c2 · Printed from grantme.click/grants/154191bb-c1a9-4a5f-934c-8284a77b8975
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- Oct9
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Writing the need statement? Unicoi County facts with citations.
Who in Tennessee has won this program
28 awards to Tennessee groups in 2 counties since 1997 · 0 in Unicoi County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $31.4M | 2003 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $25.8M | 2009 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $11.4M | 2017 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $10.8M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $9.4M | 2017 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $9.2M | 2018 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $9.2M spent that year | 2025 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | $8.9M spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | $8M | 1997 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | $7M | 2020 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.7M | 2015 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | $6.1M | 2019 |
Source: USAspending.gov; Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.
Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization
This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 42 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Unicoi County. Largest shown:
| Past winner | Where | Through | Amount | Fiscal year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Washington University, the | $1M | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $1M | 2026 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, Davidson County | Trustees of Dartmouth College | $780K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $732K | 2024 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Nashville, Davidson County | Vanderbilt University | $729K | 2023 |
| St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | The Washington University | $536K spent that year | 2025 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The Regents of the University of Colorado | $533K | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Dartmouth College | $522K spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Vanderbilt University Medical Center | $422K spent that year | 2025 |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | Vumc | $391K spent that year | 2024 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $340K | 2025 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Inc | Memphis, Shelby County | Washington University, the | $306K | 2025 |
Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).
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About the federal program
Cancer Biology Research
Program number 93.396 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement), project grant
How applications are judged
The major elements in evaluating applications include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following will be considered in making funding decisions: 1) Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as determined by scientific peer review; 2) Availability of funds; and 3) Relevance of the proposed project to program priorities.
Match
None required (federal program listing).