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Accepting Requests for Specimen Verification for NOFO (PAR-25-248) from August 10, 2026 to September 10, 2026

Posted on Aug. 25, 2026, 3:37 p.m. PLCO

Requests for Specimen Verification will only be accepted from August 10, 2026 to September 10, 2026. If you plan to submit a grant application this cycle, an approved Request for Specimen Verification is required. Once your Request for Specimen Verification has been approved, you will receive a confirmation letter to accompany your grant application. Note that previous confirmation letters are not valid for this round, you need to submit a new application.

The grant application deadline is October 9, 2026.

Information is available regarding the PLCO trial and PLCO biospecimens.

Please visit the PAR Request Form for Specimen Verification page to preview instructions about the process, review the Policies and Procedures, and begin a Request for Specimen Verification.

If you have any questions, please contact CDAS staff at cdas-eems@imsweb.com.