Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #PAR-25-043
NCI Grant Opportunity: Research on Cancer Risk Mechanisms after Bariatric Surgery
Buyer
National Cancer Institute
Posted
September 05, 2024
Respond By
January 07, 2028
Identifier
PAR-25-043
NAICS
541715
This opportunity invites research organizations to apply for grants from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) to study how bariatric surgery influences cancer risk mechanisms. - Government Buyer: - National Cancer Institute (NCI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Eligible Applicants: - Government agencies, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, tribal and regional organizations - Products/Services Requested: - Investigator-initiated research services focused on the biological mechanisms linking bariatric surgery to cancer risk - Studies must address cancer-related outcomes, not short-term effects like weight loss or diabetes - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a research grant - Minimum award amount is $500,000 - No cost sharing or matching required - Non-domestic entities are generally not eligible - Emphasis on mechanistic cancer research post-bariatric surgery, not on immediate surgical outcomes
Description
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is inviting applications for investigator-initiated studies to address the mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk. The focus is on understanding the effects of bariatric surgery on cancer, rather than on short-term outcomes like weight loss or diabetes. Eligible applicants include a wide range of government, business, nonprofit, and educational organizations. The minimum award amount is $500,000, and the opportunity is open until January 7, 2028.