DoD Rare Cancers, Idea Development Award
ID: 353641Type: 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/353641
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP) Idea Development Award to support innovative research aimed at addressing rare cancers, which are defined as those affecting six or fewer individuals per 100,000 annually in the U.S. This grant opportunity encourages applications that demonstrate a strong scientific rationale and preliminary data relevant to rare cancers, with a focus on potential high-impact advancements in cancer biology, research models, or novel therapeutic strategies. The total estimated funding for this program is $6.16 million, with a maximum request of $350,000 per project for up to three years, and applications are due by September 23, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT924524RCRPIDA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Rare Cancers Research Program (RCRP), specifically offering the Idea Development Award to encourage innovative research on rare cancers, defined as those affecting six or fewer people per 100,000 annually in the U.S. The funding opportunity includes a total of $17.5 million for this fiscal year, with a maximum request of $350,000 per project for up to three years. Applicants must demonstrate the relevance of their research to military personnel, veterans, and the general public, and address at least one of the program's focus areas: cancer biology, research models, or novel therapeutic strategies. The submission process follows a two-step approach: pre-application submission via eBRAP and full application via Grants.gov, with strict adherence to deadlines. Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural organizations, with independent investigators at or above the Assistant Professor level acting as Principal Investigators. The review process will evaluate the applications based on technical merit, impact on rare cancer outcomes, and the overall effectiveness of the proposed research strategy. The program aims to promote research with the potential for significant advancements in addressing rare cancers and improving patient outcomes.
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