DoD Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
ID: 354817Type: 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/354817
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Bone Marrow Failure Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) to support innovative research addressing bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. This grant aims to fund studies that enhance understanding of BMF conditions, such as aplastic anemia and Fanconi anemia, and to develop effective treatments and cures, with a total funding allocation of $2.44 million for the fiscal year 2024. Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural organizations, with a requirement for researchers to hold the position of Assistant Professor or higher, and the application process involves a pre-application due by July 17, 2024, followed by a full application due by October 9, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    HT942524BMFRPIIRA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Bone Marrow Failure Investigator-Initiated Research Award aims to fund innovative research addressing bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases. This federal grant, under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, has an allocation of $7.5 million for the fiscal year 2024. The funding opportunity seeks applications focusing on understanding the causes and progression of BMF diseases, as well as finding effective treatments and cures. The program prioritizes research on specific BMF conditions, such as aplastic anemia and Fanconi anemia. The application process requires two submissions: a pre-application by July 17, 2024, and a full application by October 9, 2024. There are two funding levels, with limits of $675,000 for early development studies and $850,000 for IND application-enabling efforts. Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural organizations, with a requirement for researchers to hold the position of Assistant Professor or higher. The document outlines detailed submission guidelines, evaluation criteria, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance research impact and translational potential. It stresses rigorous study design while fostering innovative approaches within the scientific community to improve BMF disease outcomes.
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