The scope of these studies may touch-base on the development and testing of new methodologies and models, the evaluation of secondary data, and the execution of mechanistic research studies aimed at several pre-determined biological factors that are associated with cancer disparities, including those that are related to fundamental research in cancer prevention techniques.
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Essentially, the end goal of this program is to be able to encourage scientist with formidable expertise on the topic in focus and eventually be able to develop resources and tools, along the likes of biospecimens, cell lines and methods that are all vital in conducting basic research in cancer health disparities.
The NIH and NCI are set to administer funds in the amount of $250,000 to support the initiatives of this program.
The institutions and organizations who will be considered eligible to submit an application under this program are the following:
a) Higher Education Institutions such as Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education and Private Institutions of Higher Education
b) Hispanic-serving Institutions, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs), Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions
c) Nonprofit organizations other than institutions of higher education
d) For-Profit Organizations such as Small Businesses
e) State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized), and Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized)
f) Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, and Regional Organizations.
Basic Cancer Research in Cancer Health Disparities Grant Program
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