COVID-19 Information for Cancer Researchers

COVID-19 Updates from NCI

Stay up to date with how NCI is adapting to the extraordinary circumstances imposed on the cancer community by COVID-19.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, NCI is continuing to advance cancer research while using its unique resources to help in the response to the pandemic.

Much of NCI's COVID-19 research will be done at the NCI-sponsored Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research in collaboration with other agencies, academic institutions, and research organizations. NCI is also funding extramural research on COVID-19.

On this page, you will find links to guidance for extramural and intramural researchers and information about NCI's research related to COVID-19.

I'm a doctor treating COVID-19 patients

Information to help you talk to patients about COVID-19 clinical trials and studies and donating blood or plasma.

NCI COVID-19 Research

NCI COVID-19 Research Initiatives

There is a lot to learn about how COVID-19 affects people, including those with cancer, and how to treat the disease. NCI is mobilizing its scientific experts and cutting-edge resources to conduct research on COVID-19.
NCI-Supported Clinical Trials for Coronavirus

List of ongoing clinical trials for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) supported by the National Cancer Institute. Some trials may be specifically for people with cancer who also have coronavirus disease.

Guidance for Extramural Researchers

Answers to Questions about the Impact of COVID-19 on NCI Grants

Answers to key questions grantees may have about NCI funding notices for COVID-19, including what is in the scope of a parent grant, how NCI will evaluate the feasibility of proposed projects, and the anticipated timeframe for funding decisions.
NCI Funding Announcements and Notices for COVID-19

NCI is providing funding for research on COVID-19 and revising some existing grants and cooperative agreements to make funds available to help address the public health crisis.
Coronavirus Disease 2019: Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding

Current Guide Notices, Funding Opportunities, FAQs, and the latest information for NIH researchers on proposal submission, award management, human subjects and clinical trials, animal welfare, and peer review.
NIH FAQs: COVID-19 Flexibilities for Applicants and Recipients

Answers to inquiries about policies and programs affecting the NIH grants process during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guidance for Clinical Trial Investigators

NCI Guidance for Clinical Trial Activities Affected by the New Coronavirus

Guidance from NCI and the NCI Central Institutional Review Board (CIRB) for investigators of CIRB-approved clinical trials, CTEP-supported clinical trials networks and consortia, and NCI Community Oncology Research Program (NCORP) Research Bases managing trial participants during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
FDA Guidance on Conduct of Clinical Trials of Medical Products during COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance from the Food and Drug Administration for industry, investigators, and institutional review boards.

Guidance for Intramural Researchers

Intramural COVID-19 Guidance and Resources - NIH

A collection of information for NIH staff concerning laboratory and clinical operations, as well as links to resources for trainees and the broader scientific staff.