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Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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National Institutes of Health

Deadline: Jan 7, 2028federal

Updated: Oct 30, 2025

Summary

The purpose of this grant is to support innovative research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities, encouraging studies that explore mechanistic factors, develop new methodologies, and analyze data related to these disparities. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, small businesses, various nonprofit organizations, government entities, and other specified organizations such as tribal governments and historically Black colleges. To apply, interested parties should refer to the full opportunity announcement for detailed application instructions and contact NIH Grants Information for further inquiries.

Full Description

Description

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) encourages grant applications from investigators interested in conducting basic, mechanistic research into the biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities. These research project grants will support innovative studies designed to investigate biological/genetic bases of cancer disparities, such as (1) mechanistic studies of biological factors associated with cancer disparities, including those related to basic research in cancer biology or cancer prevention strategies, (2) the development and testing of new methodologies and models, and (3) secondary...

Eligibility

Eligible applicants

Education

  • Public and state institutions of higher education
  • Independent school districts
  • Private institutions of higher education

Business

  • Small businesses
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses

Nonprofit

  • Other Native American tribal organizations
  • Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3)
  • Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3)

Government

  • Public and Indian housing authorities
  • State governments
  • Special district governments
  • City or township governments
  • Federally recognized Native American tribal governments
  • County governments

Miscellaneous

  • Other

Additional information

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession.

Grantor contact information

Description

NIH Grants Information grantsinfo@nih.gov

Email

See Section VII. Agency Contacts within the full opportunity announcement for all other inquires.

grantsinfo@nih.gov

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