Forecast to Publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Bases (UG1 Clinical Trial Required)
This grant will fund research bases to lead clinical trials and studies on cancer prevention, treatment, and care delivery within diverse community oncology settings through the NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP).
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2026 (Full application deadline, projected) | November 2025 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $73,000,000 | Approximately 50 awards expected
Summary: Supports community-based consortia to conduct cancer control, prevention, treatment, and care delivery research in diverse community settings.
Key Information: Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity; see eligibility for restrictions on applicant types.
Description
This forecasted opportunity will support the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Community Sites. The goal is to enhance the generalizability and dissemination of clinical trial results by engaging community hospitals, oncology practices, and healthcare systems in rigorous research focused on cancer control, prevention, treatment, and care delivery. NCORP Community Sites are expected to accrue participants for cancer control, prevention, screening, post-treatment surveillance, treatment, and imaging trials, with optional participation in cancer care delivery studies. The program aims to improve access to clinical trials for diverse populations and gather insights into local cancer care disparities.
