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

November 5, 2025 (Estimated, forecasted)

Not yet specified; cooperative agreement (U01); award ceiling/floor not specified.

Supports the creation of new cancer epidemiology cohorts to address gaps in cancer etiology and survivorship research.

Forecasted opportunity—dates and details may change; check program page for updates.

--- ## Description The National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the NIH, anticipates releasing a funding opportunity to support the establishment of the next generation of cancer epidemiology cohorts. The initiative aims to address critical knowledge gaps in cancer etiology and survivorship by building foundational resources and research infrastructure. Supported projects are expected to enable future prospective studies to identify environmental, molecular, genetic, lifestyle, clinical, and other drivers of cancer risk and outcomes. This opportunity will use the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism and will 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 ceiling and floor: Not yet specified - Total program funding: Not specified - Funding instrument: Cooperative Agreement (U01) - Duration and number of awards: To be announced in the official NOFO --- ## Eligibility Eligible applicants include: - Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than institutions of higher education) - Small businesses - Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities - Public and State controlled institutions of higher education - Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized) - State governments - Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments) - Private institutions of higher education - Independent school districts - For-profit organizations (other than small businesses) - County governments --- ## Application Process - This is a forecasted opportunity; the official Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will be published at a later date. - Application instructions, required documents, and submission procedures will be detailed in the forthcoming NOFO. - Applicants should monitor the [Grants.gov listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359090) for updates and official release. --- ## Additional Information - No cost sharing or matching requirement. - Clinical trials are not allowed under this announcement. - The funding mechanism will be a cooperative agreement (U01), indicating substantial NIH programmatic involvement. --- ## External Links - [NIH – National Institutes of Health](https://www.nih.gov/) - [NCI – National Cancer Institute](https://www.cancer.gov/) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359090) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Affiliation | Email | Phone | |-------------------------------|-------------------------------|----------------------------------------|---------------| | Naoko Ishibe Simonds, Sc.D. | National Cancer Institute | [naoko.simonds@nih.gov](mailto:naoko.simonds@nih.gov) | 240-276-6967 | | Lisa Gallicchio, Ph.D. | National Cancer Institute | [naoko.simonds@nih.gov](mailto:naoko.simonds@nih.gov) | 240-276-6967 |

Forecast to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Cancer Epidemiology Cohorts: Building the Next Generation of Research Cohorts (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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