Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA Grant

Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI)
Amount: Up to US $50,000
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA invites proposals focused on the impact of demographics, social determinants of health, and behaviors on cancer risk and treatment. Special attention is given to high-incidence cancers in Indiana, aiming to reduce cancer's burden. Funding is available for one year with a maximum budget of $50,000, fostering innovative research to enhance community health and cancer survivorship.

Overview

Translational Research Development Program Cancer Center Community Outreach and Engagement Pilot Projects RFA IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center is inviting proposals for pilot/feasibility research projects focused on how demographics, social determinants of health, comorbidities (obesity, diabetes, hypertension etc.) and behaviors (tobacco use, screening, preventive measures such as vaccination, diet and exercise) affect cancer risk, diagnosis and treatment and survivorship. Special consideration is given to the cancers with the highest incidence and morbidities in our catchment area (lung, colorectal, prostate, breast, pancreas and cervical) with the ultimate goal of eliminating cancer’s burden in Indiana and beyond. The duration of this pilot funding is one year, and the budget should not exceed $50,000.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. You must be a member of this organization to apply for this award - become a member. The principal investigator must be an Associate or Full member of IUSCCC.