[National Institutes of Health (NIH)](https://www.nih.gov/)

November 5, 2025 (estimated)

Not yet specified; cooperative agreement mechanism (U01); award size/duration details to be announced.

Supports hypothesis-driven research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies, emphasizing cohort maintenance, follow-up, and resource sharing.

This is a forecasted opportunity; details and deadlines are subject to change.

--- ## Description This upcoming funding opportunity from the National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), will support research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies. The program aims to address critical knowledge gaps in cancer etiology and survivorship by funding hypothesis-based research. Projects are expected to include support for cohort maintenance, continued participant follow-up, and the sharing of data and biospecimen resources with the broader scientific community. The opportunity will use the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism and does not allow clinical trials. --- ## Due Dates - Estimated application due date: November 5, 2025 *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Award size, total funding, and project duration are not yet specified. - Funding mechanism: Cooperative Agreement (U01). - Details will be provided in the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) upon release. --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - State governments - County governments - Independent school districts - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Private institutions of higher education - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) IRS status (excluding higher education institutions) - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized) - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - Small businesses --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official NOFO will be published with full application instructions. - Applicants should monitor [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359091) and the NCI website for updates. - Standard NIH application procedures will apply once the FOA is released. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching is required. - Research must be hypothesis-driven and focused on epidemiological cohort studies in cancer. - Applications should include plans for cohort maintenance, participant follow-up, and sharing of resources. --- ## External Links - [NIH - National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Forecast](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359091) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Affiliation | |---------------------------|-----------------------------|--------------|-------------------------------| | Somdat Mahabir, PhD, MPH | [mahabir@mail.nih.gov](mailto:mahabir@mail.nih.gov) | 240-276-6914 | National Cancer Institute (NCI) |

Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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