Apply for Cancer Control Grants
The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences funds a large portfolio of grants and contracts. The portfolio currently includes approximately 800 grants valued at nearly $450 million. Here we provide a listing of funding opportunities that are currently accepting applications. Please visit this page regularly as new funding opportunities are added upon approval by NCI.
For information on the portfolio of over 800 grants, please go the Research Portfolio section of this website.
Announcements are Available Online for the Following Areas:
Parent and Omnibus Funding Announcements
All applications must be submitted in response to an FOA in the NIH Guide to Grants and Contracts
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|
| NCI Small Grants Program for Cancer Research | PAR-14-007 (R03) | January 6, 2017 |
| Research Answers to NCI's Provocative Questions | RFA-CA-15-008 (R01) | October 29, 2016 |
| NIH Research Project Grant | PA-13-302 (R01) | September 8, 2016 |
Cancer Survivorship
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Examination of Survivorship Care Planning Efficacy and Impact | PA-16-012 (R01) PA-16-011 (R21) |
January 8, 2019 | Julia Rowland 240-276-6827 Julia.Rowland@nih.gov |
| Physical Activity and Weight Control Interventions Among Cancer Survivors: Effects on Biomarkers of Prognosis and Survival | PAR-16-122 (R01) PAR-16-123 (R21) |
September 8, 2018 | Frank Perna 240-276-6782 pernafm@mail.nih.gov |
| Population Health Interventions: Integrating Individual and Group Level Evidence | PA-16-146 (R01) PA-16-147 (R21) |
May 8, 2019 | David Berrigan 240-276-6752 berrigand@mail.nih.gov |
Epidemiology and Genomics Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exploratory Grants in Cancer Epidemiology and Genomics Research | (PA-16-175) (R21) | May 8, 2019 | Mukesh Verma 240-276-6889 vermam@mail.nih.gov |
| Improving Outcomes in Cancer Treatment-Related Cardiotoxicity | PA-16-035 (R01) PA-16-036 (R21) |
January 8, 2019 | Nonniekaye Shelburne 240-276-6897 nshelburne@mail.nih.gov |
| Improving Diet and Physical Activity Assessment | PAR-15-171 (R21) PAR-15-170 (R01) |
September 8, 2018 | Amy Subar 301-594-0831 subara@mail.nih.gov |
| Innovative Basic Research on Adducts in Cancer Risk Identification and Prevention | PAR-15-309 (R21) |
July 12, 2018 | Gabriel Lai |
| Turkey-US Collaborative Program for Affodable Medical Technologies | PAR-15-276 (R01) | January 8, 2018 | Edward Ramos 301-594-3715 Ed.Ramos@nih.gov |
Early-life Factors and Cancer Development Later in Life |
PA-15-124 (R03) PA-15-125 (R21) PA-15-126 (R01) |
January 8, 2018 | Somdat Mahabir 240-276-6941 Mahabir@mail.nih.gov |
| Ethical Legal and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research Regular Research Program | PA-14-276 (R01) | September 8, 2017 | Charlisse Caga-anan 240-276-6738 charlisse.caga-anan@nih.gov |
Multidisciplinary Studies of HIV and Viral Hepatitis Co-Infection |
PAR-14-254 (R21) PAR-14-255 (R01) |
May 8, 2017 | Vaurice Starks 301-624-1299 starksv@mail.nih.gov |
| Core Infrastructure and Methodological Research for Cancer | PAR-15-104 (U01) | March 11, 2017 | Joanne Elena |
| Genomic Resource Grants for Community Resource Projects | PAR-14-191 (U41) |
January 26, 2017 | Leah Mechanic |
Academic-Industrial Partnerships for Translation of Technologies for Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment |
PAR-15-075 (R01) | January 8, 2017 | Rao L. Divi 240-276-6913 divir@mail.nih.gov |
Research on Malignancies in the Context of HIV/AIDS |
PAR-13-377 (R01); see also PAR-13-378 (R21) | September 8, 2016 | Vaurice Starks 301-624-1299 starksv@mail.nih.gov Mukesh Verma 240-276-6889 vermam@mail.nih.gov |
| Mechanistic Insights from Birth Cohorts | PAR-13-109 (R01) | May 8, 2016 | Somdat Mahabir 240-276-6941 Mahabir@mail.nih.gov |
Healthcare Delivery Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| End-of-Life and Palliative Needs of Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) with Serious Illnesses | PA-15-324 (R01) PA-15-325 (R21) |
January 8, 2019 | Ashley Wilder Smith 240-276-6714 smithas@mail.nih.gov |
| Multilevel Interventions in Cancer Care Delivery: Building from the Problem of Follow-up to Abnormal Screening Tests | PAR-15-108 (U01) | September 22, 2017 | Stephen Taplin 240-276-6947 taplins@mail.nih.gov |
| Behavioral Interventions to Address Multiple Chronic Health Conditions in Primary Care | PA-14-114 (R01) | May 8, 2017 | Veronica Chollette 240-276-6969 cholletv@mail.nih.gov |
| Research to Characterize and Reduce Stigma to Improve Health | PA-13-246 (R21) PA-13-247 (R03) PA-13-248 (R01) |
September 8, 2016 | Veronica Chollette 240-276-6969 cholletv@mail.nih.gov |
Health Disparities
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
The Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations |
PA-15-260 (R15) |
September 8, 2018 | Shobha Srinivasan 240-276-6938 ss688k@nih.gov |
Interventions for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention in Native American Populations |
PAR-14-260 (R01) | August 25, 2017 | Shobha Srinivasan 240-276-6938 ss688k@nih.gov |
| Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities | PA-13-292 (R01) PA-13-288 (R21) |
September 8, 2016 | Shobha Srinivasan 240-276-6938 ss688k@nih.gov |
Implementation Science
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (Domestic and International Funding Opportunity) Frequently Asked Questions: Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01) Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03) Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R21) Characteristics of Strong Dissemination and Implementation Studies |
PAR-13-055 (R01) PAR-13-054 (R21) PAR-13-056 (R03) |
May 10, 2016 | Cynthia A. Vinson 240-276-6745 cvinson@mail.nih.gov |
Surveillance Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Announcements for Spatial Uncertainty: Data, Modeling, and Communication | PA-15-011 (R03) PA-15-010 (R01) PA-15-009 (R21) |
January 8, 2018 | Li Zhu 240-276-6851 li.zhu@nih.gov |
Basic Biobehavioral and Psychological Sciences
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research on the Mechanisms and/or Behavioral Outcomes of Multisensory Processing | PA-15-347 (R01) | January 8, 2019 | Todd Horowitz 240-276-6963 horowitzts@mail.nih.gov |
| Advancing Interventions to Improve Medication Adherence | PA-14-334 (R01) PA-14-335 (R21) |
January 8, 2018 | Wendy Nelson 240-276-6971 nelsonw@mail.nih.gov |
| Fundamental Mechanisms of Affective and Decisional Processes in Cancer Control | PAR-14-067 (U01) | October 15, 2016 | Rebecca Ferrer 240-276-6914 rebecca.ferrer@nih.gov |
Health Behaviors Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Time-Sensitive Obesity Policy and Program Evaluation | PAR-15-346 (R01) | September 14, 2018 | David Berrigan 240-276-6752 David.Berrigan@nih.gov |
| Developing Interventions for Health-Enhancing Physical Activity | PAR-14-321 (R21/R33) | September 8, 2017 | Frank Perna 240-276-6782 pernafm@mail.nih.gov |
| Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity | PA-15-163 (R21) | May 8, 2016 | Tanya Agurs-Collins 240-276-6956 collinsta@mail.nih.gov |
| School Nutrition and Physical Activity Policies, Obesogenic Behaviors and Weight Outcomes | PA-13-100 (R01) PA-13-099 (R03) PA-13-098 (R21) |
May 8, 2016 | Tanya Agurs-Collins 240-276-6956 collinsta@mail.nih.gov |
| Obesity Policy Evaluation Research | PA-13-110 (R01) |
May 8, 2016 | David Berrigan 240-276-6752 David.Berrigan@nih.gov Jill Reedy 240-276-6812 Jill.Reedy@nih.gov |
Health Communication and Informatics Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy | PAR-13-130 (R01) PAR-13-131 (R03) PAR-13-132 (R21) |
May 8, 2016 | Wen-ying Sylvia Chou 240-276-6954 chouws@mail.nih.gov |
| NIH Guide Notice on NIH-NSF joint funding opportunity, "Smart and Connected Health" | Bradford Hesse 240-276-6721 hesseb@mail.nih.gov |
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Science of Research & Technology
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Systems Science and Health in the Behavioral and Social Sciences | PAR-15-048 (R01) |
January 8, 2018 | Elizabeth Ginexi |
| Modeling Social Behavior | PAR-13-374 (R01) | January 8, 2017 | Rick Moser 240-276-6915 moserr@mail.nih.gov |
| Innovative Research Methods: Prevention and Management of Symptoms in Chronic Illness | PA-13-165 (R01) PA-13-166 (R15) PA-13-167 (R21) |
May 8, 2016 | Kara Hall 240-276-6831 hallka@mail.nih.gov |
| Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs at the National Institutes of Health | James McClain 240-276-6804 mcclainjj@mail.nih.gov |
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Tobacco Control Research
| Title | Announcement # / Mechanism(s) | Expiration Date | Program Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Aimed at Novel Behavioral Targets to Improve Adolescent Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention Interventions | PA-15-035 (R34) | January 8, 2018 | Annette Kaufman 240-276-6706 kaufmana@mail.nih.gov |
| Exploratory Studies of Smoking Cessation Interventions for People with Schizophrenia | PAR-14-230 (R21) PAR-14-231 (R33) |
April 18, 2017 | Yvonne Hunt 240-276-6975 huntym@mail.nih.gov |
| Tobacco Regulatory Science Small Grant Program for New Investigators | RFA-OD-15-004 (R03) | February 24, 2017 | Rachel Grana 240-276-5899 granar@mail.nih.gov |
Go to the Archive of Funding Opportunities for information on recent funding announcements. Visit the Cancer Control Research section of this website for descriptive information on currently funded grants in this area.