Division of Cancer Biology
The Division of Cancer Biology (DCB) supports basic research in all areas of cancer biology at academic institutions and research foundations across the United States. As part of the National Cancer Institute, DCB provides funding for research that investigates the basic biology behind cancer.
Latest Opportunities and Events
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PAR-28-014: Early-Onset Cancers (RP1)
NCI invites applications that investigate the etiology of early-onset cancers and the biological mechanisms that play a role in these cancers.
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Highlighted Topics
NIH Highlighted Topics supported by DCB inform the research community about particular scientific areas of interest to NIH.
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DCB News and Events
Find DCB-related news, as well as learn about upcoming DCB workshops and webinars.
Funding Resources
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Guidance for the NIH DMS Policy
DCB provides information and guidance about NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Plans.
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Funding and Grants-Related Resources
Public resources, including slides and webinar materials related to the DCB New Grantee Workshop, notices of funding opportunities (NOFOs), and NCI grant policies.
Progress in Advancing Basic Cancer Research
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Fiscal Year 2025 DCB Progress in Advancing Cancer Biology
DCB supports important fundamental discoveries across the spectrum of cancer biology, which lay the foundation for advances in cancer prevention and treatment.
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Research Advances in Cancer Biology
Examples of discoveries in cancer biology from DCB funded research projects in the past year.
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Investigators from the Division of Cancer Biology
Cancer researchers supported by DCB are advancing our fundamental understanding of cancer.
Connect with DCB
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Contact DCB
Find staff and contact information for DCB's offices and branches.
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Subscribe to News from DCB
Get email updates about the latest news, funding opportunities, and events related to basic cancer research from DCB.
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Subscribe to DCB Research Highlights
Get the “Cancer Biology Bytes” email to learn about recent fundamental cancer research discoveries.