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Exploratory Grant Award to Promote Workforce Diversity in Basic Cancer Research (R21 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

List of required information for application:

1. Applicant's name

2. Contact information (address, phone number, email)

3. Title of the proposed research project

4. Abstract/summary of the research project

5. Research plan, including specific aims and objectives

6. Background and significance of the research project

7. Methodology/approach to be used in the research project

8. Expected outcomes and impact of the research project

9. Budget and budget justification for the grant funds requested

10. CV or biosketch of the applicant, highlighting relevant experience and qualifications

11. Letters of support or recommendation from mentors, advisors, or previous research collaborators

12. Description of how the proposed research project will promote workforce diversity in basic cancer research

13. Description of how the proposed research project will benefit underrepresented groups in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical, and social sciences

14. Statement of commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity in research and academia

15. Any additional supporting documents or materials (e.g., publications, abstracts, presentations) that demonstrate the applicant's research capabilities and accomplishments.

16. Project timeline or proposed schedule of activities

17. Data management plan, including plans for data sharing and dissemination

18. Institutional support or endorsement letter, if applicable

19. Certification of eligibility as a junior investigator or Early Stage Investigator, if applicable

20. Compliance with any regulatory or ethical guidelines related to the proposed research project (e.g., human subjects research, animal research ethics)

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