The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is preparing to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for research projects focused on health equity related to tobacco, alcohol, and cannabis policies. This initiative aims to address disparities in exposure and use of these substances by examining new or adapted policies in the U.S., with the goal of advancing equitable health policies. The funding opportunity will utilize the R01 grant mechanism, which is optional for clinical trials, and is expected to be published in September 2024, with the first application due in February 2025. The award ceiling is set at $499,999, and interested applicants are encouraged to participate in a pre-application webinar, with further details to be announced following the NOFO publication.

The National Cancer Institute intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications for 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 R01 grant mechanism (clinical trial optional). 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 February 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 (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

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