Opportunity Information: Apply for PAR 09 157
Apply for PAR 09 157
- The National Institutes of Health in the education health sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs) (P50)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 93.393 Cancer Cause and Prevention Research 93.394 Cancer Detection and Diagnosis Research 93.395 Cancer Treatment Research 93.396 Cancer Biology Research.
- This funding opportunity was created on Aug 24, 2011 and posted on Apr 13, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Aug 24, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,250,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification) Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Private institutions of higher education.
- Other Eligible Applicants include the following Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Hispanic serving Institutions Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) .
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Opportunity Summary:
The In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs) (P50) opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number PAR-09-157) is a National Institutes of Health grant announcement run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), specifically tied to the Cancer Imaging Program and the Division of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment. The central goal is to support specialized research centers that bring together interdisciplinary teams to push forward cutting-edge cancer molecular imaging, with an emphasis on in vivo approaches that can visualize cellular and molecular processes in living systems. The program is structured to fund either brand-new center applications or renewal (competing) applications for existing centers, and it is designed around a 5-year center grant period.
This funding uses the P50 Research Center Grant mechanism, which is meant for coordinated, multi-project efforts rather than a single standalone research project. In practical terms, an ICMIC application is expected to look like a center: multiple complementary research projects working toward shared imaging goals, supported by dedicated core resources, and organized in a way that accelerates progress beyond what individual labs could do on their own. The announcement highlights four major aims for how the money should be used: first, to support innovative cancer molecular imaging research projects; second, to develop and sustain unique core facilities that provide specialized capabilities and shared infrastructure; third, to create flexibility for pilot studies that let investigators explore new, promising directions quickly; and fourth, to provide interdisciplinary career development opportunities for researchers who are new to molecular cancer imaging, helping to grow the workforce and bring fresh expertise into the field.
The scope of supported work falls under cancer-related research and aligns with multiple cancer CFDA areas, including cancer cause and prevention research (93.393), cancer detection and diagnosis research (93.394), cancer treatment research (93.395), and cancer biology research (93.396). This reflects the broad role of imaging in cancer research, spanning basic biology (understanding mechanisms), translational development (creating and validating imaging tools), and clinical relevance (detection, diagnosis, and treatment monitoring). While the announcement itself does not list specific required scientific topics in the text provided, the framing makes clear the focus is on molecular imaging that can meaningfully advance cancer research through new imaging agents, imaging technologies, quantitative methods, and integrated biological and clinical applications.
In terms of award size and volume, the opportunity anticipated approximately two awards, but it also notes that the final number of awards and total dollars depend on the number of applications received, their quality, their proposed duration, and their budget needs. The listed award ceiling is $1,250,000, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to provide mandatory matching funds as a condition of the award. Because center grants can vary widely based on the cores proposed, the mix of projects, and the complexity of the imaging platforms, the agency explicitly leaves room for variation in the size and scope of each funded center.
Eligibility is broad across higher education and nonprofit research organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (and also certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status, as referenced in the listing). The eligibility information also explicitly includes several institution types often emphasized in federal research capacity building and inclusion efforts, such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions. The agency for this opportunity is NIH, with NCI as the sponsoring institute.
Administratively, the posting date listed is April 13, 2009, with an original closing date of October 28, 2011. The record shows a current closing date of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 24, 2011, indicating the opportunity is historical and has been archived. The announcement also provides an NIH grants guide link for the full funding opportunity details and offers NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or technical problems related to the posting.
Overall, this program is best understood as a center-based investment meant to build long-term, collaborative imaging hubs that combine ambitious research projects, specialized shared cores, seed funding for exploratory pilots, and training or career development for investigators entering the molecular cancer imaging space. The intended outcome is not only new imaging discoveries and tools, but also durable infrastructure and interdisciplinary teams capable of sustaining innovation across the full cancer research pipeline.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs) (P50)
What is this funding opportunity?
This opportunity is the In vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs) (P50) program under Funding Opportunity Number PAR-09-157. It is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant announcement run through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), tied to the Cancer Imaging Program and the Division of Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment.
What is the main goal of the ICMIC program?
The central goal is to support specialized research centers that bring together interdisciplinary teams to advance cutting-edge cancer molecular imaging, with an emphasis on in vivo approaches that visualize cellular and molecular processes in living systems.
What grant mechanism is used for this program?
The program uses the P50 Research Center Grant mechanism, which is designed for coordinated, multi-project center efforts rather than a single standalone research project.
How long is the grant period?
The program is designed around a 5-year center grant period.
Are both new and existing centers eligible to apply?
Yes. The program is structured to fund either brand-new center applications or renewal (competing) applications for existing centers.
What does an ICMIC application typically need to look like?
An application is expected to be organized as a center, meaning multiple complementary research projects working toward shared imaging goals, supported by dedicated core resources, and structured to accelerate progress beyond what individual labs could achieve on their own.
What are the major aims or intended uses of funds under this announcement?
The announcement highlights four major aims: (1) support innovative cancer molecular imaging research projects; (2) develop and sustain unique core facilities providing specialized capabilities and shared infrastructure; (3) create flexibility for pilot studies to quickly explore promising new directions; and (4) provide interdisciplinary career development opportunities for researchers new to molecular cancer imaging.
What kind of research does this program support?
The scope is cancer-related research focused on molecular imaging, emphasizing in vivo imaging approaches that can advance cancer research through new imaging agents, imaging technologies, quantitative methods, and integrated biological and clinical applications.
Is the opportunity limited to a single area of cancer research?
No. The opportunity aligns with multiple cancer CFDA areas, reflecting imaging's role across basic biology, translational development, and clinical relevance.
Which CFDA program areas are referenced?
The listing references multiple CFDA areas: cancer cause and prevention research (93.393), cancer detection and diagnosis research (93.394), cancer treatment research (93.395), and cancer biology research (93.396).
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated approximately two awards, while noting that the final number depends on factors such as the number of applications received, their quality, proposed duration, and budget needs.
What is the maximum award amount listed?
The listed award ceiling is $1,250,000.
Does this opportunity require cost sharing or matching funds?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement, meaning applicants are not expected to provide mandatory matching funds as a condition of the award.
Can award sizes vary between funded centers?
Yes. The agency leaves room for variation in the size and scope of each funded center, since center grants can differ based on proposed cores, project mix, and the complexity of imaging platforms.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is broad across higher education and nonprofit research organizations. Eligible applicants include public and state-controlled institutions of higher education, private institutions of higher education, and nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The listing also references certain nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status.
Are minority-serving and capacity-building institution types included in the eligibility language?
Yes. The eligibility information explicitly includes institution types such as Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic-serving Institutions, Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), and Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.
Which agency and institute sponsor this opportunity?
The agency is NIH, with the National Cancer Institute (NCI) as the sponsoring institute.
When was this opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is April 13, 2009.
What were the listed closing and archive dates?
The original closing date listed is October 28, 2011. The record also shows a current closing date of August 24, 2011, and an archive date of September 24, 2011.
Is this opportunity still open?
Based on the dates provided, the opportunity is historical and has been archived.
Where can applicants find the full funding opportunity details?
The announcement references an NIH Grants Guide link for full funding opportunity details.
Who is listed as a contact for technical or access issues related to the posting?
The posting offers NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) webmaster contact information for access or technical problems related to the posting.
What is the overall purpose of this program in practical terms?
It is a center-based investment intended to build long-term, collaborative imaging hubs that combine ambitious research projects, specialized shared cores, seed funding for exploratory pilot studies, and training/career development for investigators entering the molecular cancer imaging space.
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