FUNDING-Stimulating Innovations in Behavioral Intervention Research for Cancer Prevention and Control (R21 Clinical Trial Optional); February 16, 2018

 

Agency

 

National Cancer Institute

 

Description

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to provide support for the development of innovative interventions that improve cancer-related health behaviors across diverse racial/ethnic populations. Specifically, this FOA is intended to stimulate research aimed at 1) testing new theories and conceptual frameworks; 2) developing and evaluating novel strategies to improve cancer-related health behaviors; 3) investigating multi-level and multi-behavioral approaches; and 4) utilizing innovative research designs, methodologies, and technologies. The cancer-related health behaviors to be targeted are diet, obesity, physical activity and sedentary behavior, smoking, sleep and circadian dysfunction, alcohol use, and/or adherence to cancer-related medical regimens. Research can involve any aspect of the cancer continuum and any phase of the translational spectrum.

 

Activity Code:

 

R21 Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant

 

Announcement Number:

 

PAR-18-018

 

Closing Date:

 

February 16, 2018

 

Link to Full Announcement

 

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-18-018.html