DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Leadership Award
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Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA (DOD-AMRAA)

Eligible Applicants

Unrestricted

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Kidney Cancer Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Leadership Award, aimed at fostering innovative kidney cancer research and leadership development among early-career investigators. This funding opportunity seeks applications for an Academy Director and Deputy Director to lead the Academy, with a focus on enhancing research capacity, collaboration, and mentorship in kidney cancer studies. The initiative is critical for advancing understanding of kidney cancer biology and therapeutic strategies, ultimately improving patient care. The total estimated funding for this program is $2.4 million, with individual awards capped at $1.5 million for a performance period of up to five years. Key deadlines include a pre-application submission by August 29, 2024, and a full application due by September 19, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

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    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Kidney Cancer Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators – Leadership Award under the Defense Health Program. This funding opportunity aims to support innovative kidney cancer research with a focus on leadership development for early-career investigators. Total appropriations for this program since its inception in 2017 amount to $235 million, with an allocation of $50 million for FY24. Applications must contribute to understanding kidney cancer biology, therapeutic strategies, and improving patient care. Key dates include a pre-application deadline of August 29, 2024, and a full application deadline on September 19, 2024. Eligible applicants include independent kidney cancer researchers with an established record in mentorship. Each proposal must specify a minimum of three pilot projects conducted collaboratively among Academy leaders and scholars. Primary funding will not support clinical trials but encourages collaborations across military and civilian sectors to advance kidney cancer research effectively. The anticipated budget for this award is capped at $1,500,000 for a maximum performance period of five years. This initiative underlines the commitment to fostering a new generation of kidney cancer researchers to significantly impact the field.
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