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Sample Grant Applications

The Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS) frequently receives requests from investigators for examples of successfully funded grant applications. Several investigators and their organizations agreed to let DCCPS post excerpts of their awarded applications online. Below are links to examples in specific cancer control research areas.

Note: These sample grants predate some recent grants policy changes, including NIH’s Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy (effective January 25, 2023). Please refer to the NIH Grants Policy and NCI Grants Policy to ensure your application is in full compliance.