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Applying for Cancer CAM Research Grants"Strategies for Success: How To Write A Cancer CAM Grant" As cancer patients continue to explore alternative treatments and practices, the need for reliable scientific data increases. The National Cancer Institute (NCI) remains devoted to the rigorous investigation of potential treatments and modalities in the prevention and treatment of cancer and its symptoms, whether the source is unconventional or unexpected. Rigorous scientific investigations in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) can and should be conducted. Unfortunately, the development of competitive research proposals in cancer CAM and securing federal funding is often challenging. Program staff are available to answer questions and help identify appropriate mechanisms and funding opportunities. Occasionally, technical assistance workshops are sponsored. Cancer CAM applications to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) must meet all the general criteria required of any application. In addition, competitive applications are successful at addressing some of the challenges specific to cancer CAM topics. The OCCAM has developed a document that not only compiles information from existing NIH grant writing resources, it highlights some of the issues unique to CAM and CAM related research areas. Many of the issues raised by review committees and presents some of the potential solutions for applicants. Contacting people for help Direct general inquiries about NCI CAM research or inquiries regarding questions related to scientific/research issues and/or methodological issues in investigating complementary approaches in cancer research to: Jeffrey D. White, M.D. Direct inquiries regarding specific scientific research issues in cancer to NCI Contacts for Applicants. NCI Grant Application and Review Process NCI's Grant Application and Review Process page focuses on many resources that are helpful in the grant application process including information such as basic funding information; forms/instructions; specific grant mechanisms; review process; examples of currently funded research; and NCI Research Resources. Grant application forms and instructions Investigators are strongly encouraged to contact the FDA to inquire whether an Investigational New Drug Application (IND) is necessary for the study of certain substances. Although available without prescription, many natural products and botanicals may still require an IND for cancer research investigations. Applicants are advised to read funding announcements carefully as some may require such FDA contact. Please review the FDA Web site for further information. Important Information about Research Policies Information about NIH human and animal subject protection policies Investigational New Drug (IND) Application Information for Grantees
For more information, see Information for Grantees.
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