Military Health System Research Program Notice of Funding Opportunity
ID: 353732Type: 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/353732
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), has announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Military Health System Research Program (MHSRP), aimed at enhancing healthcare delivery for military and civilian populations. This program invites unrestricted applications focused on priority research areas such as economics, quality, health outcomes, and readiness, with the goal of fostering innovative research that supports the Military Health System as a learning health system. The total funding available for FY24 is estimated at $10 million, with key deadlines including a Letter of Intent due by June 10, 2024, and final applications due by September 20, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the DHA MHSR Program Mailbox at dha.ncr.j-9.mbx.hsr@health.mil for further information.

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    HT9425-25-MHSRP NOFO- GG V2.pdf
    HT9425-25-MHSRP.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DoD) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Military Health System Research Program (MHSRP) to support research that enhances healthcare delivery for the military and civilian populations. The program encourages applications from a diverse range of eligible entities, with a focus on addressing specified MHS priority topics, including economics, quality, health outcomes, and readiness. Key submission dates include the Letter of Intent (LOI) due by June 10, 2024, and the final application due by September 20, 2024. Eligible applicants can submit up to two LOIs but will only be awarded one. The funding amount for FY24 is expected to total $10 million. Proposals must align with both the MHSR priority topic areas and one of the clinical priority areas, which cover a range of health topics from cardiovascular and women's health to surgical care and telehealth. All applications will undergo scientific and programmatic reviews to assess their technical merit and relevance to the MHS. Successful proposals will lead to grants or cooperative agreements, emphasizing collaboration across various institutions while focusing on improving patient care outcomes and optimizing healthcare systems.
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