Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 356362Type: Posted
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National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356362

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-24-291.html
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    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity titled "Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities" under the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant mechanism. This initiative aims to support innovative research investigating the biological and genetic factors contributing to cancer health disparities among various racial and ethnic populations, with a focus on mechanistic studies and the development of new methodologies. The program is designed to foster collaboration among scientists and build a nationwide cohort dedicated to advancing the understanding of cancer disparities, ultimately leading to future R01 projects. Applications can be submitted starting September 16, 2024, with a budget cap of $275,000 over two years, and the closing date for submissions is November 16, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact NIH Grants Information at grantsinfo@nih.gov.

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    The Department of Health and Human Services, through the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is offering a funding opportunity titled "Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities" under the R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant mechanism. This initiative aims to support basic research investigating the biological and genetic factors contributing to cancer health disparities among various racial and ethnic populations. The program encourages innovative pilot studies and the development of methodologies to understand the mechanisms underlying unequal cancer incidence and outcomes. Applications for this funding can be submitted starting September 16, 2024, with a budget cap of $275,000 over two years and an emphasis on exploratory research. Investigators are encouraged to focus on projects examining the intersection of race and cancer biology while utilizing biospecimens and diverse population datasets. The initiative seeks to build a cohort of researchers dedicated to advancing the understanding of cancer disparities, moving toward mechanistic studies through future R01 projects. This funding opportunity highlights NIH's commitment to addressing the complex biological factors behind cancer disparities and aims to foster collaboration among scientists to enhance resources and research methodologies in the field.
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