DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic, Women's Health Research Award
ID: 354135Type: 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/354135
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic, Women's Health Research Award (WHRA) to support research focused on orthopaedic injuries affecting women, particularly those serving in military roles. This funding opportunity aims to address significant health disparities and promote recovery for female service members who sustain orthopaedic injuries, with an emphasis on studies that demonstrate relevance to military or veteran populations. The total estimated funding for this program is $3 million, with approximately two awards anticipated, each with a maximum budget of $1.5 million. Interested applicants must submit pre-applications by August 21, 2024, and full applications by September 17, 2024. For further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    Title
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    HT942524PRORPWHRA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Women’s Health Research Award (WHRA) aims to support research focused on women’s health in relation to orthopaedic injuries, particularly among military personnel. This funding opportunity seeks to address significant gaps in care and promote recovery and rehabilitation for women who sustain injuries during service. Applications are encouraged to explore the unique health conditions affecting women and their specific treatment needs. The program has a total budget of $30 million for FY24, aiming to fund approximately two projects with a maximum budget of $1.5 million per award. Key deadlines for application submission are August 21, 2024, for pre-applications and September 17, 2024, for full applications. Eligible applicants include domestic and foreign organizations, including not-for-profits and academic institutions. Research projects must demonstrate a clear connection to military or veteran populations and must adhere to strict guidelines regarding study design and analysis plans. This opportunity aligns with federal initiatives to enhance women’s health research, ensuring impactful studies contribute to the well-being of female service members. The review process will prioritize scientific merit, potential military benefits, and the qualifications of the research team.
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