Research Projects in Physical Sciences-Oncology (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)
ID: 339319Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Award Range

$0 - $400K

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/339319

Additional Information

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-22-147.html
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    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), through the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity for cooperative research projects under the Physical Sciences-Oncology initiative (U01 Clinical Trial Optional). This initiative aims to foster collaboration between physical scientists and cancer researchers to address complex questions in cancer biology, emphasizing the formation of transdisciplinary teams that integrate expertise from fields such as engineering, physics, and chemistry. The funding opportunity allows for a maximum budget of $400,000 annually, with projects potentially spanning up to five years, and applications are due by November 1, 2024. Interested applicants can find more information and submission guidelines at the provided NIH link or contact the NIH OER Webmaster at OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov for further inquiries.

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    OERWebmaster03@od.nih.gov
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    PAR-22-147.html
    The National Institutes of Health (NIH), specifically the National Cancer Institute (NCI), has announced a funding opportunity for cooperative research projects under the Physical Sciences-Oncology initiative. This initiative aims to bridge physical sciences and cancer research, fostering collaborations between scientists from various disciplines to tackle complex cancer-related questions. The opportunity (PAR-22-147) emphasizes the formation of transdisciplinary teams, incorporating expertise in engineering, physics, chemistry, and related fields to enhance understanding of cancer biology and improve therapeutic strategies. Applications are encouraged to explore specific research questions with a clear physical sciences approach, focusing on areas such as tumor mechanics, information transfer in cancer systems, and the role of physical properties in cancer progression. The total budget may not exceed $400,000 annually, and projects can span up to five years. The NIH requires compliance with specific submission protocols and encourages early applications to mitigate issues during the submission process. Overall, this initiative is designed to advance cancer research through innovative, interdisciplinary methods by integrating physical sciences into oncology, ultimately aiming for breakthroughs in cancer treatment and the understanding of the disease.
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