DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award
ID: 353914Type: 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/353914
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 1, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Sep 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award, aimed at advancing innovative cancer research relevant to military personnel, veterans, and their families. This grant supports high-risk, untested concepts that challenge existing paradigms in cancer research, with a focus on enhancing patient care and treatment options within the Military Health System. With an estimated total program funding of $16 million and the expectation of awarding approximately 20 grants, each project can receive up to $400,000 over a maximum of two years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 21, 2024, followed by a full application due by September 26, 2024; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

Point(s) of Contact
help@eBRAP.org
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HT942524PRCRPIA_GG.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The Department of Defense (DOD) is offering the FY24 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award, aiming to enhance cancer research relevant to military personnel, veterans, and their families. With an appropriation of $130 million for FY24, this initiative focuses on innovative and untested research concepts with potential high impact. Applications must address congressionally directed topic areas excluding certain cancers and align with defined Military Health Focus Areas to enhance mission readiness. Submissions are due in two phases: a pre-application by June 21, 2024, and a full application by September 26, 2024. The awards will fund specific projects up to $400,000 for a maximum of two years, with expectations for collaborative efforts and innovative approaches that challenge existing methods. The selection process involves a peer review stage followed by a programmatic review for alignment with DOD priorities. The ultimate goal is to decrease the cancer burden on military personnel and improve overall health outcomes. This grant opportunity showcases the DOD’s commitment to addressing unique health challenges faced by service members and their families through targeted research initiatives.
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