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

National Institutes of Health · HHS

CFDA Numbers

93.393, 93.394, 93.395, 93.396, 93.397, 93.399

Award Ceiling

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Award Floor

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Expected Awards

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Close Date

Sep 7, 2028

Section I

How to Apply

Apply Online ↗

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Program Contact

NIH Grants Information<br/>grantsinfo@nih.gov
grantsinfo@nih.gov

Section II

Eligibility

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.

Eligible Applicant Types

00, 01, 02, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 11, 12, 13, 20, 22, 23, 25

Section III

Description

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:

Section IV

Key Dates

Posted: Jan 6, 2025
Closes: Sep 7, 2028
Archive: Oct 13, 2028