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Who can apply to the NExT Program?

In general, domestic or foreign, public or private, non-profit or for-profit organizations, and investigators therein, are eligible to submit NExT Applications.

What does the NExT Program provide?

NExT provides resources for projects focused on developing therapies for unmet medical needs in the area of oncology that are not typically addressed by the private sector. NExT is NOT a grant mechanism.

When are the open application cycles?

The NExT open application cycle occurs three times per calendar year, opening every January, May and September 15th and close on February, June and October 15th at 5pm ET.