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Accepting Requests for Specimen Verification for NOFO (PAR-25-248) from Apr 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025

Posted on April 11, 2025, 11:31 a.m. in PLCO


Requests for Specimen Verification will only be accepted from Apr 10, 2025 to May 12, 2025. 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.

The grant application deadline is June 10, 2025.

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.