This funding supports basic, mechanistic research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities. It includes mechanistic studies, development and testing of new methodologies and models, and secondary data analyses. The grant also aims to build a nationwide cohort of scientists with expertise in cancer health disparities to expand research resources such as biospecimens and patient-derived models.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as public and private higher education institutions, tribal governments and organizations, state and local governments, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, small businesses, and various federally recognized and minority-serving institut
