Innovative Approaches to Studying Cancer Communication in the New Information Ecosystem (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Maximum budget of $500,000 direct costs per year
Maximum project period of 5 years
To support research projects in cancer communication to reduce cancer risk and improve health outcomes.
Researchers in cancer communication
Cancer patients and survivors
Public health professionals
Eligible organizations 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 focus on cancer communication and utilize innovative methodologies.
Applications should assess outcomes related to cancer prevention and control.
Budgets are limited to $500,000 direct costs per year.
No cost-sharing is required.
Application due date is September 7, 2025.
Open date for submissions is January 5, 2025.
Applicants may submit more than one application as long as 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 significance, innovation, rigor, and feasibility.
Applications will undergo peer review and be evaluated for scientific and technical merit.
Relevance to program priorities and scientific merit will be key factors in funding decisions.
Applications must utilize innovative methodologies such as social media data mining and NLP techniques.
Non-responsive applications will not be reviewed if they do not utilize innovative methodologies.
Projects should align with the evolving cancer communication landscape.
Utilizing novel data sources and methodologies may provide a competitive edge.
Clear alignment with funding goals and innovative methodologies.
Submitting applications that do not comply with the guidelines.
Engage with stakeholders early in the project development process.
Highlight the innovative aspects of the proposed research.