The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) aimed at soliciting applications for pilot and exploratory policy research projects focused on health disparities related to tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis use. The initiative seeks to examine new or adapted policies in the U.S. that address these disparities, with the goal of advancing equitable policies in these areas. This funding opportunity will utilize the R21 grant mechanism, which supports early-stage research, and is expected to be published in September 2024, with the first application due date anticipated in March 2025. Interested applicants are encouraged to participate in a pre-application webinar and can access additional resources, including a presentation and slides, through the provided links. The estimated award date is December 1, 2025, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement for applicants.

The National Cancer Institute intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for pilot/exploratory policy research projects that focus on disparities in tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis exposure and/or use by examining new or adapted policies pertaining to tobacco, alcohol, and/or cannabis in the U.S. The results of funded projects will advance equitable tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis policies. This NOFO will utilize the R21 grant mechanism (clinical trial optional), which is intended to encourage exploratory/developmental research by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of project development. This Notice of Intent to Publish is being provided to allow sufficient time for applicants to develop strong applications.&#65533; The NOFO is expected to be published in September 2024 with an expected first application due date in March 2025. Details of a pre-application webinar will be announced after the publication of the NOFO. Potential applicants are encouraged to view the presentation of this initiative to the Joint Virtual Meeting of the NCI Board of Scientific Advisors and the National Cancer Advisory Board, available at&#65533;https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=54859 beginning at 5 hours, 8 minutes. Presentation slides are downloadable at:&#65533;https://deainfo.nci.nih.gov/advisory/joint/0624/Kaufman.pdf&#65533;

Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Tobacco, Alcohol, and Cannabis Policy Research for Health Equity (R21 Clinical Trial Optional)

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