This R01 funding opportunity supports research projects that develop and test interventions to overcome barriers to cancer screening and preventive services in populations experiencing health disparities. Funded projects should address factors at multiple levels including patient, clinician, healthcare setting, and community, and promote collaborations with community partners. Timely follow-up of abnormal findings and referral to accessible care are essential components. Clinical trials are required for this funding.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations such as county and state governments, institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal governments, small businesses, and various federally recognized and minority-serving institutions. Foreign organizations are
