The California Breast Cancer Research Program is re-releasing this initiative. This funding opportunity is to examine whether breast cancer risk is higher among individuals in low-wage hourly positions and to develop interventions for risks associated with night shift work.
The program is seeking applications related to the topics below. Applicants can submit an application for Project 1 or Project 2, but will only be funded for one.
- Project 1: Low-wage Shift Work and Breast Cancer
Specific aim: Determine whether breast cancer risk is elevated among individuals who work in low-wage hourly jobs with histories of unpredictable shifts (i.e., those controlled by employers) that disrupt circadian rhythm. - Project 2: Night Shift Work and Breast Cancer
Specific aim: Develop and pilot an intervention to reduce or minimize known BC risk(s), particularly light at night associated with shift work and associated body-clock disruptions, and test for the intervention feasibility and acceptability.
For both types of project, CBCRP is expecting investigators to collaborate with workers/community members using community-partnered participatory research methods (CPPR) for the development of study questions, protocols and interpretation (including language), and dissemination of results.
For questions or more information, contact Sharima Rasanayagam, Ph.D. at sri@cabreastcancer.org.
Award Amount and Details
CBCRP intends to fund up to two projects.
- Maximum direct cost budget: $300,000 for Project 1; $350,000 for Project 2
- Project duration: 2 years
Deadlines and Date Information
Application materials are available through the SmartSimple application and grant management system at https://rgpogrants.ucop.edu/.
A webinar was held Monday, May 22, 2023. Presented were instructions on how-to to navigate the application process in SmartSimple and application requirements. Slides and video of this webinar are available below:
Eligibility Information
Any individual or organization in California may submit an application. The research must be conducted primarily in California by Principal Investigators who are resident in California.
University of California Campus Employees: In accord with University of California policy, investigators who are University employees and who receive any part of their salary through the University must submit grant proposals through their campus contracts and grants office (“Policy on the Requirement to Submit Proposals and to Receive Awards for Grants and Contracts through the University,” Office of the President, December 15, 1994). Exceptions must be approved by the UC campus where the investigator is employed.
Please see RFQ for full eligibility information.
