About NCI

The nation’s leader in cancer research

NCI at a Glance

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NCI is the federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training. Find information about NCI’s mission, organization, history, leadership, advisory boards, and visitor information.

Budget

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Find information about the NCI budget process, how the institute allocates its budget to achieve research goals, recent budget trends, and legislation and congressional activities that impact NCI.

Featured Resources

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NCI FY28 Annual Plan & Professional Judgment Budget

Each year, NCI prepares a plan for advancing cancer research and proposes the budget required to fund a broad research portfolio.

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