Key Dates
Notice of Correction to Key Dates for NOT-MD-24-015, Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes (U01- Clinical Trial Optional) . See Notice NOT-MD-24-019
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD), with other NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) intends to promote a new initiative by publishing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to solicit applications from National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Cancer Centers with existing community outreach and collaborations with American Indian and Alaska Native populations for research on improving cancer outcomes.
This Notice is being provided to allow potential applicants sufficient time to develop meaningful collaborations and responsive projects.
The NOFO is expected to be published in Summer 2024 with an expected application due date in Summer 2024.
This NOFO will utilize the U01 activity code. Details of the planned NOFO are provided below.
This Notice encourages investigators at NCI-designated Cancer Centers with expertise and insights in the area of cancer in American Indian and Alaska Natives (AI/AN) to begin to consider applying for this new NOFO.
The FY 2024 Federal appropriations provided funding to NIMHD for the development and implementation of an initiative for improving cancer outcomes in AI/AN. AI/ANs experience overall cancer incidence and mortality rates that are strikingly higher than non-AI/AN populations. While there is considerable variation in certain types of cancers by region, compared with non-Hispanic whites, AI/ANs have higher incidence rates of liver, stomach, kidney, lung, colorectal and female breast cancers across most regions of the United States. NCI-designated Cancer Centers are uniquely positioned to collaborate with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations to lead innovative and impactful efforts to improve the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers. NIMHD is working with the NIH Tribal Health Research Office (THRO) to conduct a Tribal Consultation to foster ongoing collaboration and seek input from Tribal Nations and organizations in the creation of a funding opportunity that supports the research priorities important to AI/AN communities, with the goal of making sure that findings may help improve outcomes for individuals with cancer and their families.
Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes
The Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes will support efforts including research, education, outreach, and clinical access to improve the screening, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers among (AI/AN), particularly those living in rural communities. Potential areas of focus may include, but not be limited to:
NIMHD will work with the NCI to locate this initiative at an NCI-designated Cancer Center demonstrating partnerships with Tribal Nations, Tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations.
Funding Information
$6,000,000
TBD
93.307
Applications are not being solicited at this time.
Inquiries
Please direct all inquiries to:
Angela R. Fernandez, PhD, MPH, LCSW
National Institute of Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Telephone: 240-687-3039
Email: angela.fernandez@nih.gov