Grant name: Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery
Funding organization: National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI)
Total funding amount: $500,000 direct costs per year
Duration: Maximum project period of 5 years
Primary objective: Investigate mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk
Key stakeholders: Researchers in cancer and bariatric surgery
Funding source: NIH
Funding type: Research Project Grant (R01)
Significance: Addresses a critical health issue as obesity is a leading cause of preventable death
Grant frequency: Recurring 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 (including Small Businesses)
Local, State, County, City Governments
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Independent School Districts
Public Housing Authorities
Faith-based or Community-based Organizations
Regional Organizations
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) entities are not eligible to apply
Non-domestic components of U.S. organizations are not eligible
Mechanisms of cancer risk reduction through bariatric surgery
Impact of specific bariatric procedures on cancer risk
Role of gut microbiome in mediating effects of bariatric surgery
Identification of biomarkers for cancer risk
Understanding of gender differences in cancer risk post-surgery
Insights into the relationship between obesity, surgery, and cancer
Experience in cancer research and bariatric surgery studies
Ability to conduct animal and/or human studies
Maximum budget: $500,000 direct costs per year
No cost-sharing required
Open Date: January 5, 2025
Application deadlines: Multiple, with the latest being October 5, 2027
Expiration Date: January 8, 2028
Must comply with NIH Grants Policy Statement
Required registrations: SAM, eRA Commons, Grants.gov
Applications must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov
Follow specific application instructions in the Research (R) Instructions