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Funding Opportunities Spreadsheet

This office maintains a list of of funding opportunities: view funding opportunities spreadsheet on UNC Lineberger intranet

Don’t have intranet access? Learn more at: UNC Lineberger intranet

NIH Awards

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) offer K, R, P, U and other cancer research funding mechanisms.

Stay up to date with the latest funding opportunities and policy updates – the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts provides a comprehensive list of new grant announcements, requests for applications, and important notices for researchers.

The NIH publishes daily and issues a Weekly Index of funding opportunity and notices. You can also subscribe to receive updates.

Whether you’re looking for new funding sources or need to stay informed about NIH policies, this resource helps you stay ahead in the grant process.

NIH Grants & Funding

Grants Search Database – SPIN Plus

SPIN is available to all current UNC faculty, staff, visiting researchers, postdoctoral scholars and students.

Registered users can set up and save search preferences, sign up for email notifications, organize and export funding searches and funding opportunities.Whether you’re seeking grants, fellowships, or other research support, SPIN Plus helps you quickly identify opportunities that align with your work.

Explore the SPIN Plus Funding Database and start finding funding for your next project today.

SPIN Plus Funding Database

How to use SPIN Plus to find research funding

Learn how to search for grants, filter results, and set up personalized alerts to stay informed about new opportunities.

This video provides a step-by-step guide on how to navigate the SPIN Plus Funding Database, a powerful tool available to UNC researchers.

Watch SPIN Database Tutorial on YouTube

External Funding

You are encouraged to explore external funding opportunities from foundations and organizations funding cancer research. Many of these groups send newsletters with upcoming funding opportunities and requests for proposals.

A few examples include: