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Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01)

Funds basic mechanistic research into the biological and genetic causes of cancer health disparities — and into building the tools that research needs.

Cancer outcomes differ sharply between populations. Most research into why looks at access, screening and care. This notice funds the other half: the biological and genetic side.

Three kinds of study are named. Mechanistic studies of biological factors associated with cancer disparities, including work rooted in basic cancer biology or in prevention strategies. Development and testing of new meth

Basic mechanistic research into the biological and genetic bases of cancer health disparities, including mechanistic studies of biological factors, development and testing of new methodologies and models, and secondary data analyses, and expanding the field's resources and tools such as biospecimens, patient-derived models and methods. Clinical trials are not allowed.

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: PAR-25-243Source: www.grants.gov