Notice Number: NOT-CA-14-023
Key Dates
Release Date: February 13, 2014
Issued by
National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Purpose
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) announces the orderly phase-out and termination of its participation in the NIH Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) Award (R37) Program.
There are no changes for current NCI MERIT (R37) awardees. All non-competing commitments for future year support made to current NCI MERIT (R37) awardees will continue to be honored as indicated on the applicable current Notice of Award.
Effective immediately, no new nominations for NCI MERIT (R37) awards will be made. In addition, NCI MERIT (R37) extensions will not be considered.
Inquiries
Please direct all inquiries to:
Referral Officer
Division of Extramural Activities
National Cancer Institute
Telephone: 240-276-6390
Email: ncirefof@dea.nci.nih.gov
Website: http://www.cancer.gov/researchandfunding/MERIT