DoD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award
ID: 354265Type: 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/354265
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Services Research Award, aimed at advancing health services research related to psychological health conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among military personnel and veterans. This grant, with an estimated total funding of $15.5 million, seeks to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by supporting studies that focus on the implementation of evidence-based interventions, community-based participatory research, and the development of objective assessment methods. The program emphasizes collaboration between established and early-career investigators, requiring preliminary data and a clear strategy for patient population engagement. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by July 18, 2024, and can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT942524TBIPHRPHSRA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Services Research Award aims to cultivate innovative research addressing psychological health conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among military personnel and veterans. With an appropriation of $175 million, the funding will support health services research focused on prevention, assessment, and treatment strategies. Applications must fall under specific focus areas, including the identification of objective assessment methods and the development of interventions promoting recovery. Key requirements include collaboration between established and early-career investigators, a focus on community-based participatory research (CBPR), and a commitment to real-world evidence dissemination. The submission process involves a two-step application system with pre-application and full application stages, with strict deadlines outlined for submission. Additionally, researchers are expected to utilize and share data according to established protocols to enhance transparency and collaboration in the scientific community. Overall, the program's mission is to improve care quality for military service members and veterans by bridging gaps between research, clinical practice, and policy implementation through evidence-based solutions.
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