DoD Kidney Cancer, Clinical Trial Award
ID: 355340Type: 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 Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Clinical Trial Award, aimed at advancing innovative clinical trials that significantly impact kidney cancer treatment and management. This grant supports a range of clinical trials, from pilot studies to large-scale projects, requiring preliminary data, access to suitable patient populations, and robust statistical analysis plans. With an estimated total program funding of $6.4 million, the program anticipates awarding approximately two grants, with applications due by October 15, 2024, following a Letter of Intent submission by September 24, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    Posted
    The DOD FY24 Kidney Cancer Clinical Trial Award is part of the Defense Health Program's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs aimed at advancing kidney cancer research. This grant seeks applications for rigorous, innovative clinical trials addressing kidney cancer, with a budget of $50 million for FY24. Key submission dates include the Letter of Intent due by September 24, 2024, and full applications by October 15, 2024. The program emphasizes understanding kidney cancer biology, developing new therapeutic strategies, improving patient care, and addressing health disparities, particularly for active duty military and veterans. Eligible applicants include organizations both within and outside the Department of Defense, while the funding initiative supports trials from pilot studies to larger-scale projects. The application process consists of a two-step submission, requiring a pre-application followed by a full application, with specific expectations for preliminary data, patient population access, and statistical analysis plans. This initiative is designed to catalyze impactful kidney cancer research that aligns with the strategic goals of the Kidney Cancer Research Program, ensuring that new discoveries translate into improved clinical outcomes for patients.
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