DoD Breast Cancer, Clinical Research Extension Award
ID: 354869Type: Posted
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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
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Breast Cancer Clinical Research Extension Award, aimed at enhancing the impact of existing breast cancer clinical studies. This grant seeks to extend data collection, follow-up, and analysis of clinical research to address knowledge gaps caused by early trial terminations or limited patient follow-up, ultimately contributing to advancements in breast cancer treatment and outcomes. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, and proposals must involve consumer advocates and demonstrate clinical relevance without conducting new clinical trials. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is approximately $9.3 million, with a close date for applications set for September 26, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    The Department of Defense (DOD) announces the FY24 Breast Cancer Clinical Research Extension Award under the Breast Cancer Research Program, aimed at advancing impactful research to combat breast cancer. With a total funding of $150 million, the award supports innovative studies addressing key challenges, including prevention, determination of cancer types, and treatment effectiveness. Proposals must demonstrate clinical relevance and the potential to extend, enhance, or derive new impacts from existing studies without conducting new clinical trials. Eligible applicants include a range of organizations—academic, for-profit, and public entities—engaging independent investigators at all levels. A two-step application process requires a pre-application through eBRAP followed by a full application via Grants.gov. Key submission components include a project narrative, data sharing plan, and involvement of consumer advocates affected by breast cancer. The review process combines scientific merit evaluation with programmatic relevance to select the most promising applications. The program emphasizes collaborations between military and non-military institutions to leverage unique resources and patient populations for research, ultimately contributing to the health and well-being of military personnel and the public.
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