RRP Organization
Branches
Portfolio and Responsibilities
RRP's primary responsibility is to the grantees and contractors of NCI and NIH. In 2025, RRP staff managed a portfolio of 209 awarded grants; 85% were R01, R21, and R37 mechanisms.
CROB manages clinical and translational research in radiation oncology. RDB focuses on radiation biology, cancer modeling, and preclinical research. Collectively, RRP staff are engaged in both the technical and physical aspects of radiation research, with significant effort directed toward NCI, NIH, DHHS, and government-wide activities including technology development and assessment and comparative effectiveness research.
Additional Roles
Beyond portfolio management, RRP program staff:
- Advise prospective applicants on the grants process and proposal development
- Consult and collaborate with program staff across NIH, including NIAID, NIBIB, NCATS, and NIA, on radiation research-related issues
- Serve as peer reviewers for scientific manuscripts and for grants and contracts submitted to the Department of Defense
- Coordinate joint activities with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), NASA, and the Department of Energy
Input to RRP Staff
RRP Interest Groups and Special Volunteers with special expertise provide staff with ongoing input on the current state of radiation science.
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