DoD Military Burn, Patient-Centered Research Award
ID: 353614Type: 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 Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Military Burn, Patient-Centered Research Award to fund clinical research focused on improving the care of burn injuries sustained by military personnel. This grant aims to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice by supporting studies that enhance the implementation of evidence-based interventions and improve patient outcomes in military contexts. With an estimated total program funding of $4.4 million, the award will support approximately two projects, each with a budget limit of $2.2 million. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 3, 2024, and a full application by September 9, 2024, and can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further inquiries.

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    The DOD FY24 Military Burn Patient-Centered Research Award aims to fund clinical research that addresses burn injuries incurred by military personnel. The announcement, under the Defense Health Program, outlines critical dates for application submission, including a pre-application deadline on June 3, 2024, and a full application deadline by September 9, 2024. The program seeks proposals focusing on atypical burns, improving acute burn care practices, and mitigating burn-related complications. A total funding of $10 million is allocated for FY24, with a budget limit of $2.2 million per project. Eligible applicants include both intramural and extramural organizations, emphasizing collaboration across academia, industry, and military branches. The aim is to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, encouraging innovative strategies that enhance patient outcomes, particularly in military contexts. Research must demonstrate preliminary data and include plans for recruitment, informed consent, and ethics review. Accepted proposals will ultimately contribute valuable insights on burn care, targeting improved treatment protocols for military Service Members and Veterans. This funding opportunity reflects the government’s commitment to enhancing medical research related to military health and operational readiness.
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