DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Idea Development Award
ID: 353862Type: 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
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the DOD Pancreatic Cancer Idea Development Award, a federal grant aimed at supporting innovative research to improve outcomes for individuals with pancreatic cancer. This grant encourages high-risk, high-reward projects that can lead to significant advancements in understanding and treating pancreatic cancer, with a focus on innovation, scientific merit, and potential impact. The program has an estimated total funding of $7.36 million for FY24, with up to eight awards anticipated, and applications must be submitted in a two-step process, with a pre-application due by June 28, 2024, and a full application deadline following an invitation. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    Posted
    The document pertains to the Fiscal Year 2024 Pancreatic Cancer Research Program under the Department of Defense's Defense Health Program. It primarily serves as an Academic Statement for Early Career Investigators, providing a framework for documenting academic performance when traditional transcripts are unavailable. Key details include the investigator's earned degree, completion date, overall grade point average (GPA), and additional academic achievements. An official from the investigator's previous academic organization must certify the accuracy of the provided information. This statement is critical within the context of federal grants and RFPs, ensuring that the academic credentials of emerging researchers are recognized even in cases where formal documentation is absent. The focus on early career investigators aligns with broader government efforts to support new talent in critical research areas, emphasizing the commitment to advancing cancer research.
    The DOD FY24 Pancreatic Cancer Idea Development Award program, funded by the Department of Defense's Defense Health Program, aims to support innovative research to improve outcomes in pancreatic cancer. Applicants must submit a two-step application process, starting with a pre-application due on June 28, 2024, and followed by an invitation to submit a full application, with deadlines for submission varying. The program focuses on early detection, supportive care, cancer risk factors, and treatment development, with an appropriation of $15 million for FY24. Eligible applicants include organizations from both military and non-military sectors, with specific criteria for principal investigators (PIs). Each application must demonstrate innovation, scientific merit, and potential impact on pancreatic cancer research, with a budget cap of $500,000 for single PI projects and $650,000 for projects incorporating a partnership with an Early-Career Investigator. The funding aims to address significant challenges in pancreatic cancer research while promoting collaborative efforts benefiting active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and the broader public.
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