ContactDictionary

The NCI Grants Process

  • Resize font
  • Print
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Google+
  • Pinterest

All groundbreaking cancer research discoveries start with an idea that needs funding to be put into action. One of NCI’s primary roles is to provide funding for cancer research. The essentials of the NCI grants process are available on this website or download the PDF “The Grants Process, The Lifecycle of a Grant” for additional history and references.

Several office co-workers in a meeting

NCI Grants Process

An overview of the NCI grants process, including recipient eligibility and information about funding.

Application Development, Submission & Award

Learn how the six-step process of the NCI grants process works— from application development, to peer review, to post-award administration.

Writing on Paper

Learn About Research Funding Mechanisms

NCI uses grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to help fund cancer research.

Variety of graphes

Research Performance Progress Report (RPPR)

Find more information about the RPPR, which documents recipient accomplishments and compliance with terms of award.

Grant Closeout

Learn about the administrative actions and requirements to comply with grants closeout.