This funding opportunity supports innovative basic research projects investigating the biological and genetic bases 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. Clinical trials are not allowed under this opportunity.
Eligible applicants include a wide range of institutions such as public and private higher education institutions, governments at various levels, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, tribal governments, small businesses, and other specified entities including federally recognized and non-federally
