The Imaging Technology program is designed to research and develop methods for early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer. The Population Specific Research program focuses on the epidemiology of breast cancer within specific populations at risk for the disease. Projects should identify unique needs, trends, barriers, and risk factors to breast health care among such populations. Applicants are also encouraged to demonstrate collaboration with a community-based organization. Postdoctoral Fellowships are available in basic, clinical, translational research, public health, or epidemiology.
Area of study is limited to breast cancer.
The Dissertation Research program funds doctoral candidates in the health and social sciences to conduct dissertation research on breast health and breast cancer. Focus areas include health services and basic research. The application deadline for all Komen programs is March 15, 2001. The NSF is inviting research applications for innovative basic research in biomedical phontonics needed to lay the foundation for new technologies for medical diagnostics and therapies. The Energy Department is inviting applications for grants and cooperative agreements under its broad agency announcement.