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SELECTED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEHAVIORAL SCIENTISTS
For information on funding opportunities from the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences, see http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/funding.html.
Long Term Cancer Survivors: Research Activities
RFA-CA-04-003
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/rfa-ca-04-003.html
This RFA reflects NCI's recognition of the critical importance for research that addresses the impact of cancer and its treatment on individuals living years beyond a cancer diagnosis. The goal of this RFA is to promote research that will lead to a decrease in physiologic and psychosocial morbidity and mortality associated with long term (more than 5 years) survival from cancer. Grant applications are expected to propose innovative research that examines the impact of
physiologic, psychologic, social, behavioral, or economic consequences of
cancer and its treatment among long-term cancer survivors and their family
members. This RFA uses the R01, R21, and R03 award mechanisms.
Program contact: Noreen Aziz, M.D., Ph.D.
E-mail: na45f@nih.gov
Mind-Body Interactions and Health: Research Infrastructure Program
RFA-OB-03-004
http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/rfa-ob-03-004.html
This trans-NIH RFA invites applications for infrastructure grants in support of research on mind-body interactions in health. "Mind-body interactions and health" refers to the relationships among cognitions, emotions, personality, social relationships, and health. A central goal of this program is to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in mind-body and health research while providing essential and cost-effective core services in support of the development, conduct, and translation into practice of mind-body and health research based in centers or comparable administrative units. This RFA uses the R24 award mechanism.
Program contact: Michael Stefanek, Ph.D.
E-mail: stefanem@mail.nih.gov
Mind-Body Interactions and Health: Exploratory/Developmental Research Program
RFA-OB-03-005
http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/rfa-ob-03-005.html
Exploratory/developmental awards are intended to support the development and demonstrate the feasibility of programs at institutions that have high potential for advancing mind-body and health research, but have not yet fully achieved the necessary resources and mechanisms to qualify for a R24 Research Infrastructure Award. NCI is particularly interested in stimulating research that examines interactions among environmental factors, psychosocial variables, immune, neuroendocrine, genetic, and other potential biological mediators and disease related outcomes. Research may include a focus on such relevant topics as host individual differences, "sickness behaviors" (e.g., nausea, fatigue), and biological factors impacting tumor growth or metastasis beyond immune surveillance (e.g., DNA damage and repair, apoptosis, angiogenesis). This initiative uses the R21 award mechanism.
Program contact: Michael Stefanek, Ph.D.
E-mail: stefanem@mail.nih.gov
Methodology and Measurement in the Behavioral and Social Sciences
PA-02-072
http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-072.html
This trans-NIH initiative encourages research to improve the quality and scientific power of data collected in the behavioral and social sciences. Methodology and measurement issues include the processes that underlie research design, data collection techniques, measurement, and data analysis techniques in the social and behavioral sciences. Research that addresses methodology and measurement issues in diverse populations, issues in studying sensitive behaviors, issues of ethics in research, issues related to confidential data and the protection of research subjects, and issues in developing multidisciplinary, multimethod, and multilevel approaches to behavioral and social science research is particularly encouraged.
Program contact: Michael Stefanek, Ph.D.
E-mail: stefanem@mail.nih.gov
Research on Ethical Issues in Human Studies
PA-02-103
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-103.html
This trans-NIH initiative solicits research addressing the ethical challenges of involving human participants in research in order to inform and optimize protections for human participation in research. Appropriate research topics include, but are not limited to: (1) minimizing risks in human research; (2) issues in informed consent; and (3) oversight of research and research data. New investigators are encouraged to apply. New investigators may wish to develop small, focused research projects that provide initial findings for larger research proposals in the future.
Program contact: Mary McCabe
E-mail: mccabem@mail.nih.gov
Social and Cultural Dimensions of Health
PA-02-043
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-043.html
This trans-NIH initiative invites applications for research on the social and cultural dimensions of health in the following areas: (1) basic social and cultural constructs and processes used in health research; (2) etiology of health and illness; (3) consequences of poor health for individuals and social groups; (4) linking science to practice to improve prevention, treatment, health services, and dissemination; and (5) ethical issues in social and cultural research.
Program contact: Jon Kerner, Ph.D.
E-mail: jon.kerner@nih.gov
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Primary Care Practice
PAR-02-042
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-02-042.html
This initiative supports research to improve the delivery and uptake of colorectal cancer screening in primary care practice. It is intended to support efforts in primary care practice to develop the capability for gathering patient, provider, practice, and clinical data and/or conduct interventions to assess and enhance colorectal cancer screening delivery, utilization, and outcomes.
Program contact: Helen Meissner, Ph.D.
E-mail: hm36d@nih.gov
Basic and Translational Research in Emotion
PA-00-105; PA-00-106
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-105.html
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-00-106.html
This trans-NIH initiative seeks to expand basic research on the processes and mechanisms involved in the experience and expression of emotion. Examples of research questions relevant to cancer control include the following. What are the bi-directional influences between emotional states or traits and neurobiological, endocrine, and immune systems? Among cancer patients, how might these influences on biology influence health status or treatment? Among cancer patients or individuals at increased risk for cancer, how do individual differences in emotional processes relate to reports of fatigue, return to work, adherence to treatment, and cancer screening behaviors? What are the psychological and/or health consequences of the use of denial or repression among cancer patients?
PA-00-105 uses the R01 award mechanism and PA-00-106 uses the R03 small grants award mechanism.
Program contact: Wendy Nelson, Ph.D.
E-mail: nelsonw@mail.nih.gov
Exploratory Grants for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control (R21)
PA-02-001
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-02-001.html
The goal of this initiative is to promote innovative behavioral, clinical, and culturally appropriate research approaches to cancer prevention and control. Research may focus on assessment, intervention, dissemination, surveillance, or psychological influences on cancer and the biobehavioral mechanisms underlying cancer-related behaviors.
Program contact: Sabra Woolley, Ph.D.
E-mail: sw215x@nih.gov
Small Grants Program for Behavioral Research in Cancer Control (R03)
PAR-02-037
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-02-037.html or http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/smallgrants
This initiative is intended to facilitate the growth of a nationwide cohort of scientists with a high level of research expertise in cancer control behavioral research. Small grants are two-year awards that provide support for pilot projects, development and testing of new methodologies, secondary data analyses, or innovative projects that provide a basis for more extended research.
Program contact: Veronica Chollette, R.N.
E-mail: vc24a@nih.gov
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