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Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)

National Institutes of Health · PAR-25-324

Award range

See source for award amount

Deadline

2028-09-07-00-00-00

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Eligible applicants

Special district governments, Private institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), County governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Independent school districts, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, State governments, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, City or township governments

Geographic eligibility and all attachment-specific conditions require review of the original announcement.

Eligibility details

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.

Matching funds & resources

Source matching-funds field: Not Required.

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About this opportunity

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) (R37) Award provides extended grant support to Early Stage Investigators (ESIs). By providing such an opportunity for longer term support to ESIs, the NCI intends to offer flexibility and opportunity for creativity and innovation and additional time to successfully launch their careers and to become more established before having to submit renewal applications (NOT-CA-18-037). The objective of the NCI's ESI MERIT Award is to allow eligible investigators the opportunity to obtain up to 7 years of support in two segments:

Funding geography: Not specified — review source. A funder’s address does not establish eligibility.

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Funding instrument: Grant. Issuing jurisdiction: Federal. This is not a geographic eligibility determination.

Source fields and evidence

id: 358024
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opportunityNumber: PAR-25-324
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opportunityTitle: Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award Extension Request (Type 4 eSubmission Clinical Trial Optional)
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revision: 0
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agencyDetails: {"code":"NIH","seed":"HHS-NIH11","agencyName":"National Institutes of Health","agencyCode":"HHS-NIH11","topAgencyCode":"HHS"}
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owningAgencyCode: HHS-NIH11
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cfdas: [{"id":426910,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.393","programTitle":"Cancer Cause and Prevention Research"},{"id":426912,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.394","programTitle":"Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research"},{"id":426911,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.395","programTitle":"Cancer Treatment Research"},{"id":426914,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.396","programTitle":"Cancer Biology Research"},{"id":426915,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.397","programTitle":"Cancer Centers Support Grants"},{"id":426913,"opportunityId":358024,"cfdaNumber":"93.399","programTitle":"Cancer Control"},{"id":427152,"opportunityId":358024}]
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applicantTypes: [{"id":"04","description":"Special district governments"},{"id":"20","description":"Private institutions of higher education"},{"id":"07","description":"Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)"},{"id":"01","description":"County governments"},{"id":"22","description":"For profit organizations other than small businesses"},{"id":"05","description":"Independent school districts"},{"id":"11","description":"Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)"},{"id":"13","description":"Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"06","description":"Public and State controlled institutions of higher education"},{"id":"08","description":"Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities"},{"id":"00","description":"State governments"},{"id":"23","description":"Small businesses"},{"id":"25","description":"Others (see text field entitled \"Additional Information on Eligibility\" for clarification)"},{"id":"12","description":"Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education"},{"id":"02","description":"City or township governments"}]
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applicantEligibilityDesc: 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.
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fundingInstruments: [{"id":"G","description":"Grant"}]
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fundingActivityCategories: [{"id":"ED","description":"Education"},{"id":"HL","description":"Health"}]
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awardFloor: none
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awardCeiling: none
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responseDate: Sep 07, 2028 12:00:00 AM EDT
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responseDateStr: 2028-09-07-00-00-00
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costSharing: false
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lastUpdatedDate: Jan 06, 2025 12:45:47 PM EST
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status: posted
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Source retrieved 10/15/2026 · Revision 0. Always confirm current requirements and dates with the funder. Structured source fields are checked; this is not a determination that every applicant qualifies.

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