Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network Opens Next Grant Program Cycle

The Minnesota Cancer Clinical Trials Network (MNCCTN) recently opened its 2024-25 Grant Program. These new funding opportunities further MNCCTN’s aim of improving cancer outcomes for all Minnesotans through greater access to cancer clinical trials.

The MNCCTN Grant Program is intended to:

1. Develop cancer-focused research that addresses the unique cancer burden of Minnesotans
2. Develop the capacity of sites that are engaged in providing research opportunities for their patients
3. Encourage community-driven research and develop sustainable collaborations between community-based organizations and academic researchers 
4. Expand the culture of research across the state of Minnesota

For this cycle, multiple award categories are available, with varying numbers of awards in each:

• Community Site Awards, Versions A & B: up to 2 available, $125,000 in funding per award
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) Award: up to 1 available, $125,000 in funding
• Discovery and Planning Grant: up to 2 available, $15,000 in funding per award

MNCCTN is holding Zoom information sessions about the Grant Program at the following times:

• Friday, December 15, 2023 at 8:30 AM
• Monday, January 8, 2024 at Noon

If you would like to be added to the calendar invitation for the information sessions, please email mncctn@umn.edu. Full information on the awards, proposal requirements, timelines, review criteria, and more can be found at: z.umn.edu/MNCCTNGrantProgram.