The NCI expects to make 10-12 new awards this year. Research plans could incorporate behavioral measures, physiologic and genetic factors, or molecular markers. Projects that utilize innovative settings or present a new use of existing cohorts are encouraged. Laboratory animal studies are not eligible for support. Letters of intent are requested by 21 October 1999 and full proposals are due 18 November 1999.
Awards can extend five years.
This program seeks to train health services researchers in the field of occupational safety and health. Genetic Studies on Aging Proposals are due 12 January 2000 for exploratory research to identify appropriate populations, phenotypes, designs, and methods for longitudinal genetic epidemiologic studies to identify effects of genetic factors on rates of age-related physiologic and pathologic changes. Proposals may be submitted by 2 January 2000 or 1 May 2000. Proposals may be submitted anytime through 1 August 2000. Eligible applicants include colleges and universities, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit entities, although no profit or fees will be paid to the latter.