Cooperative Planning Grant for Cancer Disparities Research Partnership Program (CDRP)

The National Cancer Institute's Cooperative Planning Grant for Cancer Disparities (CDRP) Research Partnership Program issued by the Radiation Research Program is an effort to strengthen the national cancer program by developing models to reduce significant negative consequences of cancer disparities seen in certain U.S. populations. The Program supports the planning, development, and conduct of radiation oncology clinical trials in institutions that care for a disproportionate number of medically underserved, low-income, ethnic and minority populations but have not been traditionally involved in NCI-sponsored research. In addition, CDRP supports the planning, development, and implementation of nurturing partnerships between applicant institutions and committed and experienced institutions actively involved in NCI-sponsored cancer research. To augment the partnership aspect of the CDRP grant, the Program includes the establishment of a compatible telemedicine systemhttp://telesynergy.nih.gov at each CDRP institution and their primary partner. Furthermore, the CDRP grant contains support for a sub-program called the Patient Navigator Program; funded by the center to reduce cancer disparities. http://crchd.nci.nih.gov/initiatives/pnp/

CDRP Objectives and Scope

1. Build and stabilize independent and collaborative clinical research capabilities of institutions providing radiation oncology care to populations experiencing the negative consequences of cancer-related health disparities.
2. Increase the number of clinical scientists engaged in radiation oncology research by providing access to and participation in clinical trials with the target populations.
3. Improve the effectiveness of the applicant institution and its partner institution in developing and sustaining activities focused on radiation oncology clinical research trials and mortality and morbidity in cancer among the target populations, continuing past the life of the this grant.
4. Establish priorities for and initiate stable, long-term collaborations and partnerships that will strengthen competitive cancer research, research training and career developments, education and outreach capabilities at both the applicant institution and the partner institution that address problems and issues relevant to the disproportionate cancer incidence and mortality.