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NCI Equity and Inclusion Program

Learn how NCI will help end structural racism in biomedical research and why the program was launched.

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NCI Budget Fact Book

A summary of NCI’s expenditures for FY 2021, as well as funding policies related to research grant awards.

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NCI Director Dr. Monica Bertagnolli

Learn about Dr. Bertagnolli’s background and cancer research interests.

An overview of NCI's historical milestones, funding process, training efforts, and the NCI-designated cancer centers. NCI's work includes genomics, public health, clinical trials, surveillance, scientific review, basic research, funding, drug development, disparities research, survivorship research, and more. Funds available to the NCI in FY 2023 totaled $7.3 billion. NCI invests in scientists at every education and career stage from middle and high school students through established investigators.

NCI at a Glance

Discover more about what NCI does, what we fund, and some highlights from our long history in leading cancer research in this infographic.

Careers at NCI

Employment, fellowship, intern, postdoctoral, and advocacy opportunities at NCI.

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