DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Early-Career Scholar Award
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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 DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Early-Career Scholar Award, aimed at enhancing kidney cancer research by supporting early-career scholars. This grant opportunity encourages applicants to conduct innovative research relevant to service members, veterans, and the general public, with a focus on understanding kidney cancer biology, developing new therapeutics, and improving patient care. The program has an estimated total funding of $2.32 million, with two awards anticipated, and requires a pre-application letter of intent by September 24, 2024, followed by a full application due on October 15, 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's FY24 Kidney Cancer Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Early-Career Scholar Award aims to enhance kidney cancer research by soliciting applications from early-career scholars. This funding opportunity, with a budget of $50 million allocated for fiscal year 2024, supports innovative research that is relevant to service members, veterans, and the general public. Applicants must align their research with the program's overarching strategic goals, which emphasize understanding kidney cancer biology, developing new therapeutics, and improving patient care. Key eligibility criteria for applicants include being within five years of their last postdoctoral research or clinical fellowship, and having a designated mentor with a strong background in kidney cancer research. The application process is two-fold: a pre-application letter of intent is due by September 24, 2024, followed by a full application due on October 15, 2024. The award is intended to provide early-career researchers with the resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities necessary to establish independent careers in kidney cancer research, focusing on collaborative efforts across institutions. The document outlines comprehensive guidelines for application submission, review criteria, and funding limitations to facilitate impactful research endeavors.
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