ICMR Expression of Interest – Cancer Prevention and Screening in Jammu & Kashmir Research Call – Apply by 25 June 2026

Background

Cancer is a pressing public health challenge in India, with over 14 lakh cases annually nationwide. In Jammu & Kashmir, gastrointestinal cancers (stomach, esophagus, colorectal) and lung cancers show high incidence, particularly in the Kashmir Valley.

To address this, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is initiating an implementation research program on the Prevention and Screening of Oral, Breast, Cervical, and Gastrointestinal Cancers in J&K.

🎯 Priority Research Question

Within the framework of the National Program for Prevention and Control of Non‑Communicable Diseases (NP‑NCD), how can a J&K‑wide implementation program achieve:

• High screening coverage and quality
• Early diagnosis and treatment initiation
• Community engagement for prevention and awareness
• Integration into the public healthcare system

Research Design

• Mixed methods implementation research (qualitative + quantitative)
• Implementation science framework
• District‑level studies including hospitals, CHCs, PHCs, Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and medical colleges

Target Population

Interventions

• Prevention & screening strategies under NP‑NCD
• Newer evidence‑based interventions
• Facility & population‑level approaches
• Community mobilization for awareness and uptake

Duration

• 4 years total
• 6 months preparatory phase
• Implementation phase
• 6 months analysis & interpretation

Expected Outcomes

• Optimized, evidence‑based implementation model for cancer prevention & screening in J&K
• Primary outcomes: Screening uptake, confirmed cases, turnaround time, treatment cascade completion
• Secondary outcomes: Community knowledge, patient satisfaction, feasibility, cost indicators
• Capacity building of healthcare workers & ASHAs
• Improved community‑level knowledge and risk perception
• Evidence generation for integration into NP‑NCD

👉 Download Official EOI Document: ICMR EOI – Cancer Screening J&K 2026

ICMR cancer screening EOI Jammu & Kashmir 2026,

• Oral, breast, cervical, gastrointestinal cancer prevention India,
• NP‑NCD cancer screening implementation research,
• Cancer research funding opportunities India,
• Public health research grants J&K,
• Apply for ICMR cancer prevention program 2026,

🔗 Internal & External Links

• Internal: Research Funding Opportunities – NGOportal.org
• External: ICMR Official Website
• External: EOI Document – Cancer Screening J&K