DoD Melanoma, Team Science Award
ID: 358949Type: 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/358949
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), has announced the DoD Melanoma Team Science Award, a federal grant opportunity aimed at advancing melanoma research and patient care through multidisciplinary studies. This program requires collaboration among at least two to three Principal Investigators (PIs) from various institutions to address complex issues impacting patient outcomes, with a focus on innovative research areas such as prevention, interception, and survivorship related to melanoma. Approximately $16.8 million is available to fund around seven applications, with a direct cost cap of $1.5 million and a maximum project duration of three years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 30, 2025, followed by invited full applications due by October 1, 2025. For further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    HT942525MRPTSA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense has announced a funding opportunity through the Defense Health Program for the FY25 Melanoma Research Program, specifically targeting Team Science Awards. This program seeks multi-disciplinary studies aimed at advancing melanoma research and patient care, encouraging collaborations among at least two and up to three investigators from various institutions. Approximately $16.8 million is allocated to fund around seven applications with a direct cost cap of $1.5 million and a maximum project duration of three years. Applications undergo a two-step submission process, initiating with a pre-application due by June 30, 2025, followed by invited full applications by October 1, 2025. The program prioritizes innovative research areas such as prevention, interception, and survivorship related to melanoma, excluding clinical trials. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign organizations, with independent investigators designated as Principal Investigators. The initiative emphasizes addressing critical patient outcomes, incorporating consumer collaboration, and fostering relationships with military health systems. This funding opportunity aims to drive impactful research that enhances understanding and treatment of melanoma for service members, veterans, and the broader public, marking a significant commitment to combating this serious disease.
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