DoD Breast Cancer Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2
ID: 358729Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (DOD-AMRAA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358729
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2, aimed at supporting innovative research with the potential to significantly advance breast cancer treatment and prevention. This funding opportunity, totaling approximately $37.7 million, seeks to address critical challenges in breast cancer research, including prevention strategies, understanding metastasis, and improving treatment efficacy. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with a strong emphasis on collaborative partnerships, particularly those involving military and veteran populations. Interested parties must submit a pre-application by June 13, 2025, followed by a full application due by June 27, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT942525BCRPBTA12_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the FY25 Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Breakthrough Award Levels 1 and 2 to support innovative research aimed at significant advancements in breast cancer treatment and prevention. The funding opportunity, valued at approximately $37.7 million, aims to resolve overarching challenges related to breast cancer, including prevention, understanding metastasis, and enhancing treatment efficacy. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with a focus on collaborative partnerships. The submission process consists of a two-step application, requiring a pre-application by June 13, 2025, and a full application by June 27, 2025. Key components for the application include detailed project narratives, specific aims, research strategies, and compliance with ethical guidelines concerning human subjects. Peer review will assess applications based on impact, research strategy, and personnel qualifications. The program emphasizes innovative approaches and collaborations, particularly those involving members of the military and veterans, highlighting the need for revolutionary strategies in addressing breast cancer challenges. This initiative exemplifies the government's commitment to advancing breast cancer research through substantial funding and structured evaluation processes.
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