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iCURE Program Application Due Jan. 17

The Intramural Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (iCURE) program is now accepting applications for Fall 2020 research experiences!

Applications for iCURE must be submitted by January 17, 2020 for research experiences that will begin in September 2020.

iCURE provides mentored research experiences for qualified students and scientists on the NCI campuses in Bethesda, Rockville and Frederick, Maryland.

The program offers:

One-year awards to post-baccalaureate individuals (PIs may have the option to provide additional support for a second year)
Two-year awards to graduate students
Three-year awards to postdoctoral fellows
Professional development and career support

iCURE particularly encourages the participation of individuals from underrepresented populations and aims to further NCI’s interest in diversity. An iCURE scholar must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or legal permanent resident of the United States.

Applicants should visit the iCURE website for information about eligibility and application instructions.

Potential Principal Investigator mentors interested in bringing an iCURE scholar into their research group should contact Dr. Alison Lin at iCURE@nih.gov. Interviews will be conducted in spring 2020.

iCURE is a partnership between the NCI Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD) and the NCI Intramural Research Program (IRP), which includes the Center for Cancer Research (CCR) and the Division of Cancer Epidemiology and Genetics (DCEG).

iCURE is an extension of the highly successful Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) program, which helps support the career progress of its scholars toward research independence and fosters and sustains diversity in the biomedical researcher pipeline.

Contact: Dr. Jessica Calzola, iCURE@nih.gov
Learn more: https://www.cancer.gov/about-nci/organization/crchd/diversity-training/icure

Request for Information:

High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program

Please take the time to review this Request for Information (RFI) to solicit information from the broad community about factors that lead to underrepresentation of certain groups in the applicant pool of the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research Program and approaches that the NIH might take to increase applicant diversity. To learn more, click here.

Current Funding Opportunities (Downloadable PDF)

Upcoming CURE Funding Deadlines

NIH Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers (MOSAIC) Postdoctoral Career Transition Award to Promote Diversity (K99/R00)
Supports postdoctoral scientists from diverse backgrounds conducting research in areas within the NIGMS mission by providing up to 5 years of support in two phases. The initial (K99) phase provides support for up to 2 years of mentored postdoctoral research training and career development. The second (R00) phase provides up to 3 years of independent research support once the scholar transitions to an independent faculty position. Awardees must be US Citizens or Permanent Residents. For more information see: PAR-19-343. Please note, the first application deadline is February 12, 2020. Intramural postdocs are eligible for this award. For additional information on both funding announcements, please see the MOSAIC website.

Exploratory/Developmental Grants Program for Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR-18-655 | Applications are due June 18 and Nov. 19, 2020.

Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR-18-731 | Application are due June 18 and Nov. 19, 2020.

Basic Research in Cancer Health Disparities (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR-18-654 | Application are due June 18 and Nov. 19, 2020.

NCI Mentored Research Scientist Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01) | PAR-18-364 | PAR-18-365. Application Due: Standard dates apply. Expiration Date: January 8, 2021

NCI Mentored Clinical Scientist Research Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K08) | PAR-18-337 | PAR-18-336 | Application Due: Standard dates apply. Expiration Date: January 8, 2021

NCI Transition Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K22) | PAR-18-366 | PAR-18-367 | Application Due: Standard dates apply. Expiration Date: January 8, 2021

Upcoming Non-CURE Funding Opportunities

New!! The Sexual & Gender Minority Research Office (SGMRO) is pleased to announce the publication of a Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) regarding Administrative Supplements for Research on Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations (NOT-OD-20-032).

Purpose: This Notice of Special Interest (NOSI) announces the availability of administrative supplements to provide funding for the expansion of existing research projects to incorporate sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, which include, but are not limited to, those populations described in Notice NOT-OD-19-139. Basic, social, behavioral, clinical, translational, and health services research relevant to the missions of the sponsoring NIH Institutes or Centers (ICs) may be proposed in response to this solicitation. Potential applicants are also encouraged to review the FY 2017 Portfolio Analysis of NIH-funded SGM research to identify potential research gaps that may be relevant to this NOSI.

Application Due Dates are January 31, 2020 for FY 2020, January 25, 2021 for FY 2021, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization.

FOA for Building Population Health Research Capacity in the U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands
Very little information regarding the specific health status of U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands (USAPI) populations is available. There is a critical need to collect basic epidemiological and health services data for USAPI populations residing in the region. NIMHD is supporting a new funding opportunity to build local organizations’ capacity to conduct ongoing population health research in the USAPI. The funding will support population health research projects that will provide novel data for USAPI populations and serve as the foundation for future research efforts. Click here to learn more.

NIMHD encourages investigators to participate in this important public health activity and welcomes inquiries concerning this FOA. Review the funding opportunity for more information on eligibility and application submissions.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): June 15, 2020
Application Due Date: July 15, 2020, by 5:00 p.m. local time of applicant organization

Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research
Due dates: February 10, 2020 and September 10, 2020 Description: If you hold an active NCI-funded R01 (with at least 2 years of support remaining) and are interested in expanding your research to incorporate a cancer disparities research project, please consider submitting a proposal under FOA PA-18-842: Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research. Please note that for this FOA, collaborative teams are required between a non-cancer disparities investigator (PI of the R01) and a collaborator who has minority health research or cancer disparities research expertise.

Co-infection and Cancer (R01/R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) | PAR-20-062 | PAR-20-061
Applications are due March 6, 2020. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to enhance mechanistic and epidemiologic investigations addressing the roles of co-infection.

Administrative Supplements to Support Cancer Disparity Collaborative Research (Clinical Trial Optional) | PA-18-842 | Application Due: February 10, 2020; September 10, 2020
Expiration Date: September 11, 2020

Modular R01s in Cancer Control and Population Sciences (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) | PAR-18-869 | Application due date March 6, 2020; November 6, 2020; March 8, 2021
Expiration Date: September 11, 2020

Age-related Microbiota Changes and their Implications in Chronic Disease Prevention, Treatment and Progression (R01/R21 Clinical Trial Optional) | PA-18-738 | PA-18-739 | Application Due: Standard dates apply.
Expiration Date: May 8, 2021

NCI's Healthcare Delivery Research Program (HDRP) Funding Opportunities

Increasing Uptake of Evidence-Based Screening in Diverse Adult Populations (R01 Clinical Trial Optional) | The FOA will open for applications on January 5, 2019 and first standard due date is February 5, 2019 | PA-18-932
This FOA invites applications that seek to understand strategies to reduce disparities by increasing the uptake of evidence-based screenings across the adult lifespan. Research supported by this initiative should enhance the screening process related to use (1) in diverse populations, (2) in diverse clinical and community settings, and/or (3) with traditional, nontraditional, and/or allied health care providers.

NIH: Small Business Innovations for Health Disparities | Letters of Intent March 1 | Deadline for application is April 1 | RFA-MD-19-001

New Funding Opportunities

New!! New Federal Funding Opportunity for the Black Lung Clinics Program and Black Lung Data and Resource Center Program
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) published the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the FY 2020 Black Lung Clinics Program (BLCP).The purpose of this program is to reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with occupationally-related coal mine dust lung disease through the provision of quality medical, outreach, educational, and benefits counseling services for active, inactive, retired, and disabled US coal miners. The FY 2020 BLCP NOFO reflects current disease trends and incorporates language around Coal Workers’ Pneumoconiosis and Progressive Massive Fibrosis to increase educational and outreach activities and promote early detection. The NOFO also extends the competitive cycle from three years to five years and requires patient-level data reporting. This will allow HRSA to longitudinally track disease progression in miner patients to better inform medical, outreach, educational, and benefits counseling services provided. It is anticipated that up to 15 grant awards will be made.

Also published today is the NOFO for the Black Lung Data and Resource Center (BLDRC) which is focused on strengthening the operations of BLCP recipients through programmatic assistance and improved data collection and analysis related to the health status and needs of U.S. coal miners. It is anticipated that up to one cooperative agreement award will be made.

Full details on both programs and requirements for applicants are available at Grants.gov. For questions about either program, contact Krista M. Mastel at blacklung@hrsa.gov.

The application deadline is March 6, 2020.

HHS/Indian Health Service (IHS): IHS Scholarship Program. This program offers three scholarships for undergraduate and graduate AI/AN students in order to educate and train health professionals to staff Tribal health programs. Application period opens in December. Learn more.

American Indian College Fund: Full Circle Scholarship. Provides financial assistance to AI/AN students seeking undergraduate and graduate degrees at Tribal colleges/universities or nonprofit schools. Application period is January 1 to May 31, 2020. Learn more.

Washington Student Achievement Council: American Indian Endowed Scholarship. Provides financial assistance to low-income Washington State students who have close social and cultural ties to an American Indian Tribe or community within the state. Application period is December to February 1, 2020: Learn more.

Communication and Decision Making for Individuals with Inherited Cancer Syndromes (U01 - Clinical Trial Optional)
This FOA encourages applications for projects that develop, test, and evaluate interventions and implementation approaches, or adapt existing approaches, to improve cancer risk communication between individuals with an inherited susceptibility to cancer (and their families) and providers so that affected individuals can make informed clinical risk management decisions. RFA-CA-20-006

Stimulating T4 Implementation Research to Optimize Integration of Proven-effective Interventions for Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases and Sleep Disorders into Practice (STIMULATE-2) (R61/R33 - Clinical Trial Required)
This FOA invites applications for single-site, biphasic, late-stage implementation and translation (T4) research trials to identify and test pragmatic and sustainable implementation strategies that will increase the use of evidence-based practices (EBP) for preventing and/or managing heart, lung, and blood diseases and/or sleep (HLBS) disorders. RFA-HL-21-011

New NIH "FORMS-F" Grant Application Forms and Instructions Coming for Due Dates on or after May 25, 2020
This notice states that the following application forms include substantive changes (i.e., new/deleted/modified fields). All other forms include only an OMB expiration date change. NOT-OD-20-026

PHS 398 Career Development Award Supplemental Form
PHS 398 Cover Page Supplement
PHS Assignment Request form
PHS Fellowship Supplemental Form
PHS Human Subjects and Clinical Trials Information
SBIR/STTR Information

Notice of Intent to Publish a Funding Opportunity Announcement for Strengthening Institutional Capacity to Conduct Global Cancer Research (D43)
The NCI intends to publish a FOA inviting applications from U.S.-based cancer-research intensive institutions who propose research training programs working in collaboration with a low-and middle-income country (LMIC) institution to strengthen capacity to conduct global research. NOT-CA-20-015

Additional Resources

Standard Application Deadlines: For more on standard applications deadlines visit: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/how-to-apply-application-guide/due-dates-and-submission-policies/due-dates.htm Program staff are available to answer questions. Contact information and funding resources are available online.

Sample Grant Applications: The National Cancer Institute (NCI) frequently receives questions from investigators for examples of successfully funded grant applications. Several investigators and their organizations agreed to let the Division of Cancer Control & Population Sciences (DCCPS) programs post excerpts of their grant applications online.

Current Funding Opportunities (Downloadable PDF)

New!! Webinar: Cancer Control Planning and Other Topics in Global Dissemination and Implementation Research
Mark your calendars for mid-January when the American Society of Preventive Oncology’s Global Cancer Research special interest group webinar series will feature IS team member Cindy Vinson. The session will consist of engaged discussion and Q&A on Thursday, January 16, 2020 from 1:00-2:00pm ET. To join webinar.

New!! NCI Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention
The Cancer Prevention Fellowship Program (CPFP) is now accepting applications for the 2020 Summer Curriculum in Cancer Prevention Courses - Principles and Practice of Cancer Prevention and Control (July 13 - August 7) and Molecular Cancer Prevention (August 10 - 14). Both courses are open to physicians, scientists, other health professionals, fellows and students who have an interest in cancer prevention and control. There is no cost to attend either course. Applications due January 20, 2020. To learn more about eligibility requirements and application details.

New!! 2020 Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference | The Westin Copley Place in Boston, Massachusetts | Friday, April 3 and Saturday, April 4, 2020

BSCP will hold its fifteenth biennial Biomedical Science Careers Student Conference for postdocs (research and clinical); medical, dental and graduate students; post-baccalaureates; college and community college students; and high school seniors and juniors (particularly African-American, Hispanic/Latino or American Indian/Alaska Native students/fellows).

The aim of the Conference is to provide students/fellows with an opportunity to network with advisors/role models from the basic and clinical sciences, medicine, public health, academia and the biopharmaceutical industry. Each Conference offers breakout and plenary sessions, and a program featuring science resources, including internships, summer programs and after-school activities. Please see attached flyer for more information. There is no fee to attend, but completion of a four-page application is required.

Application Deadline: February 4, 2020.
Interested students should contact Hollie DeSilva at hollie_desilva@hms.harvard.edu to request an application.

Save the Date! 19^th Annual Symposium | Meharry/Vanderbilt/Tennessee State Cancer Partnership
February 8, 2020
Abstracts submission deadline Monday, January 13, 2020. Please register here.

Association for Prevention Teaching and Research (APTR) | March 2- 4, 2020 | San Antonio, TX
APTR invites abstract submissions to present at Teaching Prevention 2020: Fostering Population Health and Advancing Prevention Science. Please learn more here.

4th Annual Cancer Disparities Symposium: Cultivating Science and Community Engagement to Address Cancer Health Disparities | March 6, 2010
The Case Comprehensive Cancer Center Office of Cancer Disparities Research will award up to four travel scholarships to the symposium to promote professional development, diversity, and inclusivity among investigators and community organizations interested in cancer-related disparities research.

13^th Health Disparities Conference | Xavier University of Louisiana | March 25-27, 2020
The 2020 conference, titled "The Evidence of personal and Societal Determinants to Achieve Health Equity," will address the many complex factors including where we live, our environment, genetics, income and education. Please learn more here.

New!! Save-the-Date: 2020 Health Disparities Research Institute
The National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) will host the Health Disparities Research Institute (HDRI) from August 3-7, 2020, in Bethesda, MD. The online application system will open in early February 2020! The HDRI aims to support the research career development of promising early-career minority health and health disparities research scientists and to stimulate research in disciplines supported by health disparities science.

The program will feature:

lectures on minority health and health disparities research
mock grant review
seminars and small group discussions

Institute participants will also have the opportunity to engage in sessions with NIH scientific staff involved in health disparities research across the various NIH institutes and centers.

Please note that applications will only be accepted from extramural scientists who meet NIH’s Early Stage Investigator (ESI) eligibility criteria. NIH and HHS staff, including persons doing fellowships/training at NIH or an HHS agency, are not eligible to apply.

Visit the HDRI webpage to learn more about the target audience, eligibility, selection criteria, and how to apply. For questions or more information, email HDRI@nih.gov.

New!! 2020 Multilevel Intervention Training Institute (MLTI) 2020 Applications Now Open | Application Period Open Through January 13, 2020
NCI is pleased to announce a new training program to provide participants with critical skills in designing, conducting, evaluating, and reporting multilevel intervention research within cancer care delivery. The Multilevel Intervention Training Institute (MLTI) is intended to build capacity and skills for researchers in the field of cancer care to further multilevel intervention research (e.g., delivering seminars, forming new collaborations, mentoring, and submitting grant proposals responsive to NCI funding announcements). It is our hope that participants will return to their home institutions prepared to share what they have learned.

For the first part of the training, applicants will have the option to select a location for the one-day introductory program, which will be offered twice in 2020:

April 1 at the University of California San Francisco, in conjunction with the Society of Behavioral Medicine’s 2020 Annual Meeting; or
May 6 at the University of Alabama Birmingham, in conjunction with the Society for General Internal Medicine’s 2020 Annual Meeting.

Trainees who complete the one-day introductory program will then be offered the opportunity to participate in the second part of the training: a 4-month distance learning program, which covers more in-depth content. The 4-month program will include webinar- and conference call-based sessions from June-November 2020.

MLTI is designed for investigators at any career stage, who seek to conduct multilevel intervention research. Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate previous success in receiving NIH or equivalent funding for health-related research and have a demonstrated interest in and commitment to multilevel intervention research. We seek a balance of junior and senior investigators, with the overall goal of bringing new people into the field of multilevel intervention research. While we anticipate that most participants will be early- to mid-career investigators, we will enroll a limited number of senior researchers who wish to learn about multilevel interventions. Applicants are NOT required to be citizens, permanent residents, or non-citizen nationals of the United States. There is no fee to apply or to attend the institute. For more information and to apply.

New!! Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Cancer (TIDIRC) 2020
Between March and July 2020, the institute will utilize a combination of online coursework (six modules with related assignments), with a 2-day in-person training to be held August 3 and 4, 2020, in Bethesda, MD. Faculty and guest lecturers will consist of leading experts in theory, implementation science in cancer, and evaluation approaches to D&I; creating partnerships and multilevel, transdisciplinary research teams; research design, methods, and analyses appropriate for D&I; and conducting research at different and multiple levels of intervention (e.g., clinical, community, policy). There is no cost associated with the training. Invited participants are required to cover related travel expenses to the Washington D.C. area for the in-person meeting. Applications due January 15, 2020 by 12pm EST. For more information and to apply.

New!! The Environmental Studies Program at the University of Montana is actively recruiting inspired, passionate and engaged students for our two-year Master of Science degree. The University of Montana is located in the heart of traditional Selis Qlispe (Salish) territory. We are committed to diversifying the environmental community, students can apply for UM teaching assistantships (TA), fellowships and scholarships. Additional funding opportunities for Native American (American Indian, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian) students. Our Indigenous Knowledge & Environmental Sustainability focus area is designed to prepare students to work with Indigenous communities and/or issues. The focus area grounds students in the historical and contemporary environmental issues facing Indigenous communities. We are ‘a distinctive program’ within the Western Regional Graduate Program. Students from Western states qualify for tuition at 150% of the Montana resident tuition. Apply by January 15th for full consideration of funding opportunities.

To learn more, click here. For more information please contact us: Rosalyn LaPier (Blackfeet/Métis), Ph.D.

New!! 5th Annual Graduate Student Recruiting Program (GSRP) Now Accepting Applications
NCI is currently recruiting senior-level graduate students for our 5th Annual GSRP. The GSRP is a competitive program that provides students the opportunity to explore postdoctoral fellowships at the NCI. During the program in May, accepted applicants will visit the NIH, learn about the various resources that NIH and NCI have to offer, and network with NCI investigators, staff, and current postdocs. Graduate students who apply and are invited to visit NIH have a distinct advantage, so please distribute this information to your network!

To be eligible for the GSRP, applicants must 1) be enrolled at a U.S. institution (GSRP is open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals) at the time of submission and 2) Ph.D. requirements must be completed by December 2020. We strongly encourage under-represented minorities to submit applications. NCI is committed to training the next generation of scientific leaders, and it is crucial that this reflects the diversity of the population it serves.

Additional information can be found by visiting the GSRP website. Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the GSRP coordinator. Application Due Date January 31, 2020.

New!! NCI-sponsored Systems Biology and Physical Oncology Undergraduate Summer Research Opportunity
The National Cancer Institute’s (NCI) Cancer Systems Biology Consortium and Physical Sciences in Oncology Network are offering rising Junior and Senior undergraduates with outstanding research potential the opportunity to work closely with faculty mentors from NCI-supported institutions for a 10-week summer fellowship. The 2020 summer research program is designed specifically for students to gain experience in the interdisciplinary fields of systems biology and physical oncology. Students who are especially interested in cancer research careers are encouraged to apply.

The website for the 2020 NCI CSBC/PS-ON Summer Research Program is now live and accepting applications. Applications due February 7, 2020.

Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation on Research in Cancer - Save the Date for the 2020 Facilitated Course!
One of the most critical issues impeding improvements in public health today is the enormous gap between what we know can optimize health and health care and what gets implemented in everyday practice. The science of dissemination and implementation (D&I) seeks to address this gap by understanding how best to ensure that evidence-based strategies to improve health and prevent disease are effectively delivered in clinical and public health practice.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) hosts this training institute to provide participants with a thorough grounding in conducting dissemination and implementation (D&I) research with a specific focus on cancer, across the cancer control continuum. The institute utilizes a combination of an online course (six modules with related assignments), and a 2-day in-person training. Faculty and guest lecturers consist of leading experts in theory, implementation, and evaluation approaches to D&I; creating partnerships and multilevel, transdisciplinary research teams; research design, methods, and analyses appropriate for D&I; and conducting research at different and multiple levels of intervention (e.g., clinical, community, policy).

This training is designed for investigators at any career stage interested in conducting D&I research with a focus on the cancer continuum. There is no cost associated with the training. Invited participants are required to cover related travel expenses to the Washington D.C. area for the in-person meeting.
Visit the Training Institute website for more details as to participant eligibility, application process, and responses to frequently asked questions.

January 15, 2020 Application period closes
Early March 2020 Online course begins
August 3-4, 2020 In-person training, Bethesda, MD

HRSA Primary Care Residency Training (PCTE-RTPC) Program | Deadline is Jan. 24, 2020
The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) will invest $10 million to enhance residency training programs in family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics, or combined internal medicine and pediatrics in rural and/or underserved areas and encourage program graduates to choose primary care careers in these areas. Please learn more here.

The Scientist Mentoring & Diversity Program (SMDP) is accepting applications from ethnically diverse students for the 2020 SMDP. To learn more, click here. Interested candidates are invited to apply online at http://smdp.icpdprograms.org/. Successful student applicants will receive fellowships to attend one of the programs and virtually all expenses for the one-year SMDP are covered. We are now accepting applications. Special consideration is given to how many weeks prior to the April 3, 2020, deadline students apply.

Additional NCI fellowships and training opportunities are available online. Check back often!

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NEWS & RESOURCES

New!! Health Disparities Calculator (HD*Calc) version 2.0!
HD*Calc is statistical software designed to generate multiple summary measures to evaluate and monitor health disparities (HD). HD*Calc was created as an extension of SEER*Stat that allows the user to import SEER data or other population-based health data, such as National Health Survey sample data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) or the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and calculate any of eleven disparity measures.

With the new features in version 2.0, you can

analyze input data containing individual records such as survey data,
calculate disparity measures when there is only one time point, and
use the web-based help system if needed.

Please test it out and share with your colleagues! To learn more, check out the fact sheet.

New!! Request for Information (RFI) of the Inclusion Across the Lifespan II Workshop
The RFI for the workshop has been published, and responses will be accepted until February 15, 2020. Please take a moment to review and share your feedback.

NIH Requests Public Comment on a Draft Policy for Data Management and Sharing and Supplemental Draft Guidance
NIH released a Draft NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing and supplemental draft guidance for public comment. The purpose of this draft policy and supplemental draft guidance is to promote effective and efficient data management and sharing that furthers NIH’s commitment to making the results and accomplishments of the research it funds and conducts available to the public. Complete information about the draft Policy and draft supplemental guidance can be found on the NIH OSP website.

Stakeholder feedback is essential to ensure that any future policy maximizes responsible data sharing, minimizes burden on researchers, and protects the privacy of research participants. Stakeholders are invited to comment on any aspect of the draft policy, the supplemental draft guidance, or any other considerations relevant to NIH’s data management and sharing policy efforts that NIH should consider.

To facilitate commenting, NIH has established a web portal that can be accessed here. To ensure consideration, comments must be received no later than January 10, 2020. For additional details about NIH’s thinking on this issue, please see Dr. Carrie Wolinetz’ latest Under the Poliscope blog: “NIH’s DRAFT Data Management and Sharing Policy: We Need to Hear From You!”

NIH will also be hosting a webinar on the draft policy in the near future. Please stay tuned for details. Questions may be sent to SciencePolicy@mail.nih.gov.

Visit the GMaP Group for additional tools and resources for researchers, such as links to biospecimens, biorepositories, and statistician tools!

Vinson CA, Clyne M, Cardoza N, Emmons KM. Building capacity: a cross-sectional evaluation of the US Training Institute for Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health. Implementation Sci. 2019 Nov 21;14(1):97.

Laidsaar-Powell R, Konings S, Rankin N, et al. A meta-review of qualitative research on adult cancer survivors: current strengths and evidence gaps. J Cancer Surviv. 2019 Nov 19. [Epub ahead of print]

Hall KL, Vogel AL, Crowston K. Comprehensive Collaboration Plans: Practical Considerations Spanning Across Individual Collaborators to Institutional Supports. In: Hall K, Vogel A, Croyle R, eds. Strategies for Team Science Success. Cham, Switzerland: Springer; 2019:587-611.

Screen to Save
This CRCHD initiative aims to increase colorectal screening rates among racial and ethnic minority communities nationwide. Working through the NCI-supported National Outreach Network, community health educators (CHEs) will provide culturally tailored, evidence-based colorectal cancer information, education, and screening resources within underserved populations.
Visit Screen to Save to learn more about this initiative.

Additional news and a list of newsletters are available on our news page.

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