NOTICE OF LIMITED COMPETITION INTEGRATING CANCER AND AGING RESEARCH IN 
NCI-DESIGNATED CANCER CENTERS

Release Date:  September 20, 2002

NOTICE:  NOT-CA-02-027

National Cancer Institute (NCI)
 (http://www3.cancer.gov/orientation/)

National Institute on Aging (NIA)
 (http://www.nia.nih.gov/)

The National Institute on Aging and the National Cancer Institute 
announces a limited competition for Planning Grants (P20s) for 
developing aging/cancer "Programs" (or equivalently effective models) 
that will become incorporated as stable components of Cancer Center 
Support Grants (CCSGs). This planning activity will be dedicated to 
fostering interactions and collaborations between basic, clinical and 
population scientists at the interface of cancer and aging research, 
creating a stable, peer-reviewed funded research base at this interface 
which meets the requirements of a "Program" by NCI CCSG Guidelines, and 
incorporating this "Program" into the CCSG as a stable inter-
disciplinary activity of the Cancer Center.  This planning and 
development effort will be regularly evaluated for progress by the 
standing "External Advisory Group" of the Cancer Center and will make 
heavy use of existing resources and infrastructure supported by the 
CCSG.

NCI will contact all grantees holding CCSGs regarding the application 
procedures and format.

INQUIRIES

Inquiries are encouraged, and the opportunity to clarify issues and 
answer questions is welcome.  Inquiries may be directed to:

Patricia McCormick, Ph.D.
Program Director
Cancer Centers Branch
National Cancer Institute
Telephone:  (301) 496-8531
FAX: (301) 402-0181
Email:  [email protected]

Or

Rosemary Yancik, Ph.D.
Program Director
Geriatrics Branch, Geriatrics and Clinical Gerontology Program
National Institute on Aging
Telephone:  (301) 496-5278
FAX:  (301) 402-1784
Email:  [email protected] 

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