Co-infection and Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

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Others

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Health

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Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Co-infection and Cancer (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)" aimed at enhancing the understanding of infection-related cancers, particularly the roles of co-infections with multiple pathogens, excluding HIV. This initiative seeks to investigate the mechanisms and epidemiology of cancer linked to various infectious agents, addressing significant gaps in the current understanding of cancer etiology, with a focus on health disparities in underrepresented populations. Eligible applicants include a wide range of entities such as higher education institutions, nonprofits, and foreign organizations, with no budget limit for applications, although strong preliminary data is required. Key deadlines include an earliest submission date of January 5, 2025, and a close date of January 7, 2026. For further inquiries, applicants can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov or visit the additional information link at https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-25-082.html.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health, is announcing a funding opportunity for research investigating the roles of co-infection and cancer, specifically focusing on the mechanisms and epidemiology of cancer linked to co-infections with multiple pathogens. This initiative seeks to explore various infectious agents, excluding HIV, and their potential oncogenic pathways, addressing significant gaps in understanding cancer etiology. The funding opportunity allows a five-year project period with no limit on application budgets, but strong preliminary data is required. Eligible applicants include higher education institutions, for-profits, nonprofits, local governments, and foreign entities. Applications are encouraged to emphasize health disparities related to infection-related cancers. Key deadlines include the earliest submission date on January 5, 2025, with an expiration date of January 8, 2026. Reviewers will evaluate proposals based on scientific significance, rigor, and the investigators' expertise. This funding initiative represents a strategic effort to deepen the understanding of co-infections in cancer development and facilitate innovative prevention strategies, particularly in diverse populations impacted by health disparities.
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