Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total budget: $275,000
Maximum project duration: 2 years
To support studies investigating mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk.
Focus on proof of concept studies for feasibility and exploratory development.
Investigators in cancer research and bariatric surgery.
Patients undergoing bariatric surgery.
Eligible organization types include higher education institutions, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, local and state governments, and tribal governments.
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply.
U.S. based organizations are eligible.
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible.
Projects must address mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk.
Applications must not propose clinical trials.
Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000 over two years.
No more than $200,000 may be requested in a single year.
Application deadline: January 7, 2028.
Earliest submission date: January 16, 2025.
Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each is scientifically distinct.
Applications must follow the instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications will be evaluated based on scientific and technical merit.
Applications will undergo peer review and selection based on established NIH guidelines.
Scientific merit and relevance to program priorities will be key factors.
Applications that include collaborators from fields outside of cancer research will receive special consideration.
Non-domestic entities are not eligible, which may limit collaboration opportunities.
Strong scientific rationale and innovative approach to studying cancer risk mechanisms.
Submitting applications that do not comply with the specific instructions outlined in the application guide.
Engage with NCI staff early in the application process to ensure alignment with funding goals.