Limited Competition: NIMHD Initiative for Improving American Indian and Alaska Native Cancer Outcomes (U19 - Clinical Trial Optional)
This grant supports research to improve cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment for American Indian and Alaska Native populations, especially in rural areas.
Funder: National Institutes of Health
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $3,000,000 total estimated program funding; 1 award expected; duration and ceiling not specified
Summary: Supports research to improve prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancers among American Indians and Alaska Natives, especially in rural communities.
Key Information: Forecasted limited competition; only eligible organizations may apply.
Description
This funding opportunity supports research focused on improving cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes for American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/AN), with a particular emphasis on rural communities. The goal is to address cancer incidence and mortality disparities, generating findings that are directly applicable and impactful for AI/AN patients and their families. This is a forecasted limited competition; only select eligible organizations will be invited to apply. Applications will undergo NIH's standard peer-review process, and only meritorious projects will be considered for funding.
