NCI Office of Data Sharing Impact Prize
The NCI Office of Data Sharing Impact Prize from NIH Challenges rewards innovative strategies that enhance the open and equitable sharing of NCI-funded cancer research data and resources.
Funder: NIH Challenges
Due Dates: October 5, 2026: Submission deadline
Funding Amounts: $200,000 total purse; individual prizes range from $10,000 to $20,000; 16 monetary prizes plus honorable mentions.
Summary: Recognizes innovative ideas and proven strategies that advance the broad, rapid, and equitable sharing of NCI-funded cancer research outputs.
Key Information: U.S. citizenship/permanent residency or U.S.-incorporated entities required for cash prizes; non-U.S. participants may be recognized but are ineligible for monetary awards.
Description
The NCI Office of Data Sharing Impact Prize is a federal prize competition designed to surface and reward innovative ideas, proven strategies, and real-world exemplars that promote the broad, rapid, and equitable sharing of National Cancer Institute (NCI)-funded cancer research outputs. The competition is administered by the NIH Office of Data Sharing (ODS) and is open to individuals, teams, and entities with actionable insights or solutions that can accelerate open science and maximize the impact of cancer research data, tools, and resources. Submissions may address forward-looking ideas, implemented exemplars, or projects presented at the NCI Data Jamboree. The ultimate goal is to build a portfolio of actionable knowledge that informs guidance, supports cross-cutting initiatives, and demonstrates the public benefits of data sharing investments in cancer research.
