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About This Grant
Through this engineering-oriented Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) intends to encourage submissions of exploratory/developmental Bioengineering Research Grant (EBRG) applications to demonstrate feasibility and potential utility of new capabilities or improvements in quality, speed, efficacy, operability, costs, and/or accessibility of solutions to problems in basic biomedical, pre-clinical, or clinical research, clinical care delivery, or accessibility.
Grant Summary
Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is a National Institutes of Health grant providing funding that varies by award for municipality, nonprofit, small business. Applications are due 2028-01-07 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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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.
How to Apply
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2028-01-07
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) from National Institutes of Health, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to National Institutes of Health before the deadline.
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Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional): Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) is offered by National Institutes of Health. The listing names these applicant types: municipality, nonprofit, small business, school district, university, tribal government. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.
How much funding does the Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) provide?
National Institutes of Health does not publish a set award amount for Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional), so award sizes vary. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs, and confirm the expected range with the funder.
When is the Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) deadline?
Applications for Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) are due 2028-01-07 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, National Institutes of Health, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)?
To apply for Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21 Clinical Trial Optional), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from National Institutes of Health.
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