EGRP Cancer Epidemiology News
EGRP Cancer Epidemiology News provides information regarding funding opportunities related to cancer epidemiology, grant tips and policy information, research resources, and other relevant news.
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30 Years of Cancer Survivorship Research
July 2026
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the National Cancer Institute's Office of Cancer Survivorship (OCS). OCS has worked to advance research and care that addresses the physical, psychological, social, and economic effects of cancer and its treatment. Housed within NCI's Division of Cancer Control and Population Sciences (DCCPS), OCS continues to support research, resources, and collaborations that improve the quality and length of survival for people living with and beyond cancer. Complementing the work of OCS, the Clinical and Translational Epidemiology Branch within DCCPS' Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program stimulates, promotes, and supports cancer epidemiologic research to identify clinical, genomic, and lifestyle factors that improve outcomes for cancer survivors.
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Expanding Opportunities for Cancer Researchers
June 2026
The NCI Cohort Consortium promotes large-scale collaborations that pool prospective longitudinal data and biospecimens in order to conduct a wide range of cancer studies. The Consortium has expanded its eligibility criteria to include a broader range of cohorts. Even without formal membership, investigators and cohorts are invited to participate in Consortium activities, contribute data to project analyses, attend the Annual Meeting and scientific webinars, and join group projects.
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NCI Program Directors Are Key Contacts in the Grant Funding Process
May 2026
Program directors (also referred to as program officers or program officials) provide scientific and administrative stewardship of research grants and serve as points of contact for applicants. This article offers tips for reaching out to program directors in NCI's Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program.
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EGRP Research Highlights
Each year, the Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program publishes a Research Highlights list to showcase a selection of recent publications resulting from research projects in the EGRP grant portfolio.
View the 2025 Research Highlights