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National Institutes of Health · Department of Health and Human Services

Mechanisms that Impact Cancer Risk after Bariatric Surgery (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Jan 7, 2028 · 457 days left
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Not required · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
County government, Private college or university, Tribal organization, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Public college or university, City or town government, State government, School district, Small business, Tribal government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Larger business, Nonprofit without 501(c)(3), and others named in the official notice
Where
Anywhere in the U.S., including Tennessee

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How this fits you

  • Available in Rhea County (nationwide program)
  • No match required
  • Past Tennessee awards on file: 221

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About this grant

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. The goal of this NOFO is to support proof of concept studies for feasibility and exploratory development. Feasibility must not have already been developed in the literature or with preliminary data. While unpublished data are not permitted, references and data from widely available preprints that have a Digital Object Identifier (DOI) are acceptable. Investigators who have generated unpublished preliminary data should submit a proposal to companion R01.

Who can apply, from the official notice

Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U.S. Territory or Possession; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) are not eligible to apply. Non-domestic (non-U.S.) components of U.S. Organizations are not eligible to apply. Foreign components, as defined in the NIH Grants Policy Statement, are allowed.

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Oct7
    Check that your SAM.gov registration is active (or start it now)
    Grants.gov: allow up to 10 business days for SAM registration, weeks or months if information isn't verified. It must be renewed every year. Grants.gov
  2. Dec17
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  3. Dec31
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  4. Jan5
    Submit
    Grants.gov: submit at least 24–48 hours before the deadline: uploads fail, systems slow down, errors need fixing. Grants.gov blog
  5. Jan7
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Rhea County facts with citations.

Who in Tennessee has won this program

47 awards to Tennessee groups in 3 counties since 1981 · 0 in Rhea County. Largest shown:

Past Tennessee winners
Past winnerWhereAmountFiscal year
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$31.4M2003
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$25.8M2009
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$14.4M spent that year2025
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby County$14.2M spent that year2025
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$14M2016
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson County$14M1997
Baptist Memorial Hospital-TiptonCovington, Tipton County$11.9M2014
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby County$11.4M2017
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$11.1M1981
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson County$10.8M2020
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$9.8M2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson County$9.4M2017

Source: USAspending.gov, Federal Audit Clearinghouse. Past awards show who this program funds. They don't guarantee future awards.

Tennessee groups that got this money through a state agency or another organization

This federal money also reaches local groups as pass-through grants. 174 pass-through grants on file · 0 in Rhea County. Largest shown:

Tennessee pass-through grant winners
Past winnerWhereThroughAmountFiscal year
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyHealth Research, Inc.$1.3M2025
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyOhio State University, the$1M2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyWashington University, the$1M2024
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University$1M2026
Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, Davidson CountyTrustees of Dartmouth College$780K2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University$732K2024
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyVanderbilt University$729K2023
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyThe General Hospital Corporation$663K2023
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterNashville, Davidson CountyOhio State University, the$568K2024
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Inc.Memphis, Shelby CountyThe Washington University$536K spent that year2025
St Jude Children's Research Hospital IncMemphis, Shelby CountyThe Regents of the University of Colorado$533K2023
Vanderbilt UniversityNashvilleDartmouth College$522K spent that year2025

Source: USAspending.gov pass-through reports (the first recipient reports each one of $30,000 or more).

About the federal program

Cancer Cause and Prevention Research
Program number 93.393 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement), project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; 2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following criteria will be used in considering the scientific and technical merit of SBIR/STTR Phase I grant applications: (1) The soundness and technical merit of the proposed approach; (2) the qualifications of the proposed principal investigator, supporting staff, and consultants; (3) the technological innovation of the proposed research; (4) the potential of the proposed research for commercial application; (5) the appropriateness of the budget requested; (6) the adequacy and suitability of the facilities and research environment; and (7) where applicable, the adequacy of assurances detailing the proposed means for (a) safeguarding human or animal subjects, and/or (b) protecting against or minimizing any adverse effect on the environment. Phase II grant applications will be reviewed based upon the following criteria: (1) The degree to which the Phase I objectives were met and feasibility demonstrated; (2) the scientific...

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Cancer Biology Research
Program number 93.396 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Cooperative agreement (a grant with close agency involvement), project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating applications include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives. The following will be considered in making funding decisions: 1) Scientific and technical merit of the proposed project as determined by scientific peer review; 2) Availability of funds; and 3) Relevance of the proposed project to program priorities.

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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About the federal program

Cancer Control, also called “Cancer Control Grants”
Program number 93.399 (the federal Assistance Listing number) · U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health · Project grant

How applications are judged

The major elements in evaluating proposals include assessments of: (1) The scientific merit and general significance of the proposed study and its objectives; (2) the technical adequacy of the experimental design and approach; (3) the competency of the proposed investigator or group to successfully pursue the project; (4) the adequacy of the available and proposed facilities and resources; (5) the necessity of the budget components requested in relation to the proposed project; and (6) the relevance and importance to announced program objectives.

Match

None required (federal program listing).

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