The purpose of the initiative is to support multidisciplinary research to understand the underlying etiologic factors and mechanisms that contribute to population-level disparities in chronic liver diseases and liver cancer in the U.S.

Although this funding opportunity uses the R01 grant mechanism, it runs in parallel with a program announcement of identical scientific scope, PAR-20-081. which uses the exploratory/developmental (R21) grant mechanism.

Deadlines:

• Letter of Intent Due Date(s): 30 days prior to the application due date
• Application Due Date(s): April 1, 2020, April 1, 2021, and April 1, 2022​

PAR-20-088 Expiration Date April 02, 2022