RFA: University of Massachusetts Boston & Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Comprehensive Partnership to Advance Cancer Health Equity

March 01, 2023

Letter of Intent: March 31, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST
Application: June 2, 2023 by 11:59 PM EST
Anticipated Award Date: September 1, 2023

SPONSOR: University of Massachusetts, Boston (UMass Boston) – Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) Comprehensive Partnership to Advance Cancer Health Equity (CPACHE) (U54) Grant
FUNDING SOURCE: Federal
AWARD LEVEL: Pilot Project (up to $100,000 in direct costs per year for two years)

The UMB – DF/HCC Partnership aims to develop stronger national cancer programs to understand the reasons behind the significant cancer disparities and related impacts on underserved communities and socio-economically disadvantaged populations.

The goal is to:

  • improve cancer-related research, training, and outreach opportunities for underrepresented minority (URM) students, fellows, and early-stage investigators; and
  • develop information and resources toward closing the cancer disparities gap.

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