Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Total funding amount: $275,000
Maximum project period: 2 years
Encourages applications for basic research studies into biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities.
Supports pilot and feasibility studies.
Investigators in cancer health disparities research
Underrepresented populations affected by cancer
NIH funding source
R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant type
Addresses critical health disparities in cancer incidence and outcomes among racial/ethnic populations.
Recurring grant opportunity with multiple application deadlines.
Higher Education Institutions
Public/State Controlled Institutions of Higher Education
Private Institutions of Higher Education
Nonprofits (with and without 501(c)(3) status)
For-Profit Organizations
Small Businesses
Local Governments
State Governments
County Governments
City or Township Governments
Special District Governments
Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Federally Recognized and Other)
Federal Governments
U.S. Territory or Possession
Independent School Districts
Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities
Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations)
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement and application instructions.
Not specified, but includes non-domestic entities.
Investigators should have skills and resources necessary for the proposed research.
Not specified.
Focus on addressing cancer health disparities among underrepresented populations.
Biological/genetic causes of cancer health disparities.
Pilot and feasibility studies.
Underrepresented populations affected by cancer.
Development of methodologies and models to study cancer health disparities.
Enhance understanding of cancer incidence and outcomes among diverse populations.
Investigators must have expertise in basic cancer research.
Access to biospecimens and patient-derived models.
Combined budget for direct costs may not exceed $275,000.
No more than $200,000 may be requested in any single year.
Not specified.
Open Date: January 16, 2025
Application Due Dates: February 16, 2025; June 16, 2025; October 16, 2025; February 16, 2026; June 16, 2026; October 16, 2026; February 16, 2027; June 16, 2027; October 16, 2027.
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement.
Follow instructions in the Research (R) Instructions in the How to Apply - Application Guide.
Applications evaluated for scientific and technical merit.