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Research Opportunities in Cancer Epidemiology Cohort Studies (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

US · MD · Bethesda National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant open #PAR-27-073
Response due Jul 05, 2029 · 00:00 UTC

Summary

This is a federal funding opportunity issued by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under Program Announcement PAR-27-073. It supports research in cancer epidemiology cohort studies using the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism. Clinical trials are explicitly excluded from this announcement. The opportunity has a multi-year open window, running from May 2026 through July 2029, suggesting rolling submission cycles. The program aims to advance understanding of cancer risk, etiology, and prevention through population-based cohort research.

What they want

Fund investigator-initiated research projects in cancer epidemiology utilizing cohort study designs. Applicants must propose studies that do not involve clinical trials. Work is expected to be conducted under the U01 cooperative agreement mechanism, implying substantial NIH programmatic involvement. Research may span cancer risk factors, biomarkers, exposure assessment, and related epidemiological endpoints within established or new cohort frameworks.
Technical requirements
  • Clinical trials not allowed
  • Must use U01 cooperative agreement mechanism
  • Research must involve cohort study designs
  • Substantial NIH programmatic involvement expected under cooperative agreement

How they evaluate

Submission: Grants.gov federal grants portal (grants.gov)

Risks & flags

  • Extremely long open window (over 3 years: May 2026 – July 2029) may obscure specific review cycle deadlines not captured in this synopsis
  • Minimal detail provided in synopsis — full Program Announcement text (PAR-27-073) should be reviewed for eligibility restrictions, budget caps, and page limits that could favor established NIH-funded cohorts

Market context

inferred from NAICS
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services
NAICS 541711
US market size
$2.0T
Typical award
$25K – $50M
Typical buyers
All federal civilianDoDStates
Commonly required
8(a)WOSBSDVOSBPE/PMP

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