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Now accepting preliminary grant applications for Funding Opportunity Announcement (PAR-15-297)

Posted on Dec. 1, 2015, 11 a.m. in PLCO


Preliminary applications will only be accepted until January 18, 2016. If you plan to submit a PAR-15-297 grant application this cycle, an approved preliminary grant application is required. Please note that this has changed from previous application cycles.

Information is available regarding the PLCO trial and PLCO biospecimens.

Please visit the PAR Preliminary Application for Biospecimens and Funding page to preview instructions about the process, review the EEMS Policies and Procedures, and begin a PAR Preliminary Application for Biospecimens and Funding.

Due to administrative factors, the timeline for this review cycle may be subject to change. If you have any questions, please contact CDAS staff at cdas-eems@imsweb.com.