This R01 opportunity funds 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. Clinical trials are required to evaluate intervention effectiveness, including follow-up of abnormal findings and referral to care.
Eligible applicants include Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits, private and public institutions of higher education, small businesses, for-profit organizations, public housing authorities, government entities at various levels, and others as specified. Eligibility is broad and includes