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2026 - NCI Bottom Line: A Blog about Grants and More

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  • Health care provider in protective equipment uses a pipette to transfer red liquid into a laboratory tube inside a biosafety cabinet.
    Guidance on Applications for Studies with Animal Models 
    • By NCI Director Dr. Anthony Letai

    NCI Director Anthony Letai shares new guidance for grant applications involving animal models. Read his advice on selecting the most relevant research approaches and what applicants should address in future submissions.

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    An Update on Grantmaking at NCI
    • By NCI Director Dr. Anthony Letai

    In this edition of the Bottom Line blog, NCI Director Dr. Letai gives straight answers about the current status of grantmaking in fiscal year 2026 and what NCI is doing to fund the best science as quickly as possible.

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    NCI Remains Committed to Cancer Research Training
    • By Sanya Springfield, Ph.D., Nastaran Zahir, Ph.D., Douglas Lowy, M.D., Nelson Aguila, D.V.M.

    NCI is strengthening its commitment to cancer research training to support a strong, skilled workforce. NCI programs provide training, mentorship, and career development opportunities to everyone from school-aged students with an interest in science to established researchers. These efforts help prepare the next generation of leaders in cancer research.

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