DOD Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Pilot Clinical Trial Award
ID: 353161Type: 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/353161
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Pilot Clinical Trial Award to support innovative clinical trials aimed at improving the treatment and management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). This grant encourages applications for pilot clinical trials that focus on biomarker-driven interventions and enhancements in clinical care, with an emphasis on community collaboration to ensure research is responsive to the needs of ALS patients and their families. With an estimated total funding of $8 million, the program anticipates awarding approximately three grants, each not exceeding $2 million, with key deadlines including a pre-application submission by June 18, 2024, and a full application deadline of July 10, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT942524ALSRPPCTA_GG2.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Pilot Clinical Trial Award to encourage applications for clinical trials that significantly impact the treatment or management of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). With a funding amount of $40 million, the program is seeking to support high-potential research focused on biomarker-driven interventions and clinical care improvements. The application process includes a pre-application submission due by June 18, 2024, followed by a full application deadline on July 10, 2024. Eligible applicants include various organizations such as academic institutions and biotechnology companies. The initiative requires meaningful community partnerships to ensure research is responsive to the needs of ALS patients and their families. Proposed projects should begin within 12 months post-award and must include measures for equitable collaboration, robust statistical analysis, and safety monitoring. The anticipated budget for individual applications will not exceed $2 million, and a total of approximately $8 million is expected to fund around three award applications, depending on availability of funds and merit of applications. This funding opportunity illustrates the DOD's commitment to significant medical research aimed at advancing ALS treatment and care through innovative clinical trials.
    HT942524ALSRPPCTA.pdf
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