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National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Integration of Imaging and Fluid-Based Tumor Monitoring in Cancer Therapy (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 7, 2028 · 456 days left
Award size
Up to $500K
Total available
$500K
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Small business, Tribal government, Private college or university, City or town government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Tribal organization, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Larger business, School district, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), State government, County government, and others named in the official notice
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Tipton County (nationwide program)
  • No match required
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 350 — including your county

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About this grant

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) seeks research project (R01) grant applications describing projects that integrate imaging and fluid-based tumor monitoring (liquid biopsy) assays during cancer therapy in patients to determine the optimal use of those modalities in the characterization of therapy response and/or emergence of resistance.

Who can apply, from the official notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct8
    Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
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  2. Dec17
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
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  3. Dec31
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
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  4. Jan5
    Submit
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  5. Jan7
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Tipton County facts with citations.

Who in Tennessee has won this program

67 awards to Tennessee groups in 3 counties since 1981 · 1 in Tipton County. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee winners
Past winnerWhereAmountFiscal year
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$81.5M1993
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$41.4M1999
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby County$14.7M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$14.4M spent that year2025
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby County$14.2M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$14M2016
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson County$14M1997
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$12.8M2010
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$12.6M2014
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$11.1M1981
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$9.8M2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$8.6M2021

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. 283 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Tipton County. Largest shown:

Tennessee pass-through grant winners
Past winnerWhereThroughAmountFiscal year
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyUniversity of Southern California$2.8M2023
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University Medical Center$2.5M2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyThe Johns Hopkins University$1.4M2025
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyBaylor College of Medicine$1.4M2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyHealth Research, Inc.$1.3M2025
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyPublic Health Institute$1.1M spent that year2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyOhio State University, the$1M2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyRegents of the University of Michigan$974K2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountySeattle Children's Hospital$962K2025
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai$815K2024
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyUniversity of Southern California$811K spent that year2025
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyUniversity of Southern California$785K2023

Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).

About the federal program

Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
Program number 93.393 (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 proposals 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 criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

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None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research
Program number 93.394 (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 proposals 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 criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Cancer Treatment Research
Program number 93.395 (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 criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

This program on SAM.gov

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