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
Cancer Trends Progress Report
Updated summary of key measures of progress along the cancer control continuum.
DATE: March 2020
NCI Bottom Line Blog
NCI funding during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
DATE: March 2020
NCI Press Release
Higher daily step count linked with lower all-cause mortality.
DATE: March 2020
Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer
Update of rates for new cases and deaths, as well as trends for the most common cancers in the US.
DATE: March 2020
2019 Overview and Highlights Report
Provides an overview of signature behavioral research initiatives supported by the division.
DATE: December 2019
Cancer Currents Blog
As use of genomic data expands in cancer care, patients share their stories
DATE: December 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.
