DOD Lung Cancer, Translational Research Award
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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
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Lung Cancer Translational Research Award to advance innovative research targeting lung cancer. This grant aims to support advanced translational research that bridges basic science and clinical applications, with a total funding allocation of $25 million for high-impact projects, including advanced preclinical studies and pilot clinical trials. Eligible applicants include both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with no cost-sharing required, and funding levels are capped at $900,000 for Level 1 and $1.2 million for Level 2 projects. Interested parties must submit a pre-application by May 28, 2024, followed by a full application due by August 7, 2024, after receiving an invitation in July; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Lung Cancer Translational Research Award through the Defense Health Program. The initiative aims to advance innovative research targeting lung cancer, with an allocation of $25 million for high-impact projects that align with areas such as biology, detection, and treatment of lung cancer. Applicants must submit a pre-application by May 28, 2024, followed by a full application by August 7, 2024, after receiving an invitation in July. The program encourages collaboration between academia, military health systems, and the Veterans Affairs (VA) to enhance research relevance to military populations. Research proposals may focus on various funding levels, with caps at $900,000 for Level 1 and $1.2 million for Level 2 clinical trials. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit organizations, with no cost-sharing required. The program emphasizes the necessity of careful study design and the inclusivity of diverse populations in research. The final selection will weigh scientific merit and alignment with military health priorities, helping to eradicate lung cancer impact on Service Members and Veterans while accelerating advancements in patient care.
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