DoD Bone Marrow Failure, Idea Development Award
ID: 354816Type: Posted
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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

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is inviting proposals for the fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) Idea Development Award. This grant aims to support innovative research that advances the understanding and treatment of bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases, encouraging high-risk, high-reward projects that are based on scientifically sound evidence. With an estimated total program funding of $4.24 million, the program anticipates funding approximately five successful applications, with a pre-application deadline of July 17, 2024, and full applications due by October 9, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for assistance.

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    The Department of Defense's Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) is inviting proposals under its fiscal year 2024 (FY24) Idea Development Award. The program aims to advance research on bone marrow failure (BMF) diseases, focusing on understanding their causes, progression, and developing effective treatments or cures. An estimated $7.5 million is allocated for this funding opportunity, with the expectation that about five successful applications will be funded. Key timelines include a pre-application deadline of July 17, 2024, with invitations to submit full applications expected in August 2024 and final submissions due by October 9, 2024. Eligible applicants include established and early-career investigators associated with extramural and intramural organizations. Research proposals must address one or more specific focus areas related to BMF diseases, such as congenital or acquired conditions. The application process involves two steps: pre-application submission via eBRAP and full application through Grants.gov. Proposed projects must follow rigorous scientific protocols, demonstrate innovation, and describe potential impacts on BMF research and patient care. The BMFRP encourages high-risk, high-reward research while ensuring rigorous peer review and programmatic evaluation to determine funding based on scientific merit and relevance to the program's objectives.
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