Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R01 Clinical Trial Optional)

Description

Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), the National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites applications for support of investigator-initiated studies addressing mechanisms by which bariatric surgery impacts cancer risk, and seeks to draw in talented scientists who study bariatric surgery to investigate its effects on cancer, rather than shorter-term outcomes such as weight loss and diabetes.

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Eligible beneficiaries

• State governments
• County governments
• Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
• Independent school districts
• Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
• Special district governments
• Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• Private institutions of higher education
• Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
• Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
• City or township governments
• Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
• For profit organizations other than small businesses
• Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
• Small businesses