CDMRP Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award
ID: 355153Type: 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/355153
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award, a federal grant aimed at supporting innovative research in neurofibromatosis (NF). This award encourages collaborative projects involving two or three Principal Investigators (PIs) to address critical issues in NF research, with a focus on enhancing understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis. With an estimated total program funding of $6.4 million and a maximum funding limit of $2 million per award, applications are due by October 3, 2024, and must be submitted through eBRAP and Grants.gov. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    HT942524NFRPSIA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award supports innovative research focusing on neurofibromatosis (NF) to enhance understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis. With a FY24 appropriation of $25 million, the program encourages collaborative projects involving multiple Principal Investigators (PIs) to address critical issues in NF research. Applications are due by October 3, 2024, with funding aimed at high-impact studies relevant to active-duty service members, veterans, and the broader public. The award emphasizes strategic goals like fostering basic research, rapid therapeutic testing, and enhancing research capacity while encouraging diverse approaches, including data science and health services research. Applicants must submit a two-step application process through eBRAP and Grants.gov, including detailed project narratives, supporting documentation, and budget justifications with a maximum funding limit of $2 million per award. Peer reviews will evaluate applications for scientific merit, focusing on synergy among PIs, research strategy, personnel qualifications, and potential impact on NF research and patient care. Programmatic reviews will further assess alignment with DOD health program priorities. This initiative illustrates the government's commitment to advancing medical research and improving health outcomes related to neurofibromatosis.
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