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Accepting Requests for Specimen Verification for NOFO (PAR-25-248) from December 10, 2025 to January 12, 2026

Posted on Jan. 9, 2026, 10:58 a.m. PLCO

Requests for Specimen Verification will only be accepted from Dec 10, 2025 to Jan 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 February 10, 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.