DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award
ID: 359098Type: 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/359098
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Impact Award to support high-impact research aimed at improving clinical cancer care relevant to military health. This grant seeks mature research projects that demonstrate potential for near-term benefits in cancer treatment and patient outcomes, particularly focusing on specific cancer types such as bladder, blood, and brain cancers, while excluding melanoma and breast cancers. The program emphasizes the importance of preliminary data, collaboration with Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) entities, and rigorous study designs to advance cancer detection and treatment for service members and their families. The estimated total program funding is $45.5 million, with individual awards capped at $1.4 million for single Principal Investigator applications and $1.75 million for partnering applications, over a maximum period of three years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by September 25, 2025, and can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    HT942525PRCRPIPA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Impact Award, aimed at funding high-impact research with near-term benefits for clinical cancer care relevant to military health. Eligible applicants include organizations, independent investigators, and partnerships, with funding capped at $1.4 million for single Principal Investigator (PI) applications and $1.75 million for partnering applications over a maximum period of three years. The program prioritizes research on specific cancer types such as bladder, blood, and brain cancers, while excluding melanoma and breast cancers. A two-step application process involves a pre-application and a full application, with important deadlines set for 2025. The award seeks to support mature research that demonstrates potential to improve patient outcomes through rigorous study designs. Emphasis is placed on producing preliminary data, maintaining relevance to military health needs, and fostering collaborations with DOD and VA entities. These criteria are essential for driving advancements in cancer detection, treatment, and survivorship for service members and their families, aligning with the overarching mission to decrease the cancer burden within military populations.
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