Grants Policies and Process

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The Office of Grants Administration (OGA) is the principal office at NCI  that manages all NCI business-related activities associated with the negotiation, award, and administration of NCI grants and cooperative agreements to help financially support cancer research activities throughout the United States and around the world.

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    Introduction to the Grants Process

    Information about the NCI grants process, including recipient eligibility, the different people involved, and information about funding.

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    NCI Grant Policies

    Research grants are subject to a variety of policy requirements. Find highlights of policy announcements or changes specific to NCI.

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    Legal Requirements

    Research grants are subject to many requirements from a variety of legal authorities, with the broadest being the U.S. Constitution.