National Cancer Institute Youth Enjoy Science Research Education Program (R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking applications for the Youth Enjoy Science (YES) Program, which aims to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to pursue further studies or careers in research. The program will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on research experiences, curriculum or methods development, and outreach. The goal is to inspire interest in biomedical sciences, help envision research as a career path, and strengthen practical research and career skills. * Eligible applicants include institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, and other eligible entities. * The program will support efforts to create and maintain an institutional program to engage grades 6-12 and/or undergraduate students in cutting-edge cancer research experiences. * The proposed institutional programs may also provide research experiences for the grade 6-12 teachers and undergraduate faculty members. * The award ceiling is $400,000.