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Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences

Funds novel ideas in cancer control and population science — statistics, epidemiology, survivorship, behaviour, care delivery, digital health, implementation.

This is a wide door into the National Cancer Institute's population science division, and it is deliberately open about method.

Seven areas are named: statistical and analytic methods, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, cancer-related behaviours and behavioural interventions, healthcare delivery, digital health and data science, and implementation science.

The stated goal is novelty. The notice

Research in cancer control and population sciences across statistical and analytic methods, epidemiology, cancer survivorship, cancer-related behaviours and behavioural interventions, healthcare delivery, digital health and data science, and implementation science, with an emphasis on novel ideas capable of substantially advancing the field. Clinical trials are optional.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Multiple per year
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.7 Jan 2028
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.26 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: PA-25-172Source: www.grants.gov