Welcome to the Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS)
The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) aims to reduce cancer risk, incidence, and death and enhance quality of life for cancer survivors by supporting innovative research and recommending ways to apply that research in quality health care delivery.
Areas of Interest
Research Portfolios
Currently funded grants and research initiatives.
Funding Opportunities
Announcements of grant opportunities currently accepting applications.
Publications & Data
Resources tracking advances against cancer and DCCPS research.
What’s New
SEER Cancer Statistics Review (CSR), 1975-2016
Presents the most recent cancer incidence, mortality, survival, and prevalence statistics
DATE: April 2019
Cancer Currents Blog
Fewer women with ovarian, breast cancer undergo genetic testing than expected
DATE: April 2019
Colorectal Cancer in Young Adults Map Story
Discusses risk factors, incidence, and mortality trends with interactive maps and graphs
DATE: February 2019
2018 Overview and Highlights
Provides an overview of the division’s role in advancing research initiatives that align with the Cancer Moonshot℠
DATE: February 2019
Funding Opportunity Announcement
Improving Outcomes for Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult Cancer Survivors
This FOA is associated with the STAR Act of 2018 and the Cancer Moonshot℠ Initiative
DATE: February 2019
Additional Resources
About DCCPS
In 1997, NCI established DCCPS to enhance its ability to alleviate the burden of cancer through cancer control research. This research generates basic knowledge about how to monitor and change individual and collective behavior, and to ensure that knowledge is translated into practice and policy rapidly, effectively, and efficiently. Learn more about DCCPS and cancer control.
Research Emphasis
DCCPS supports research in surveillance, epidemiology, health services, behavioral science, and cancer survivorship. The division also acts as a source of expertise and evidence on issues such as the quality of cancer care, economic burden of cancer, geographic information systems, statistical methods, communication science, comparative effectiveness research, obesity and tobacco control, and translation of research into practice. Learn more about our specific areas of research.
