DoD Combat Readiness - Medical, Translational Research Award
ID: 355487Type: 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

Procurement Contract

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/355487
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Combat Readiness - Medical Translational Research Award (CRRP TRA) to support high-impact translational research aimed at enhancing military medical readiness. This funding opportunity invites proposals that focus on critical areas such as battlefield diagnostics, treatment innovations, and solutions to improve Warfighter readiness, with an emphasis on applied research that can lead to clinical applications benefiting both military and civilian health sectors. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $3.3 million, with the expectation of issuing around three awards, and key deadlines include pre-application submissions by September 4, 2024, and full proposals by December 5, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

    Point(s) of Contact
    help@eBRAP.org
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    HT9425S24CRRPTRA_BAA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for the Fiscal Year 2024 Combat Readiness – Medical Translational Research Award (CRRP TRA), aimed at enhancing military medical readiness through translational research. The funding opportunity, HT9425S24CRRPTRA, invites extramural organizations to submit proposals related to critical areas such as battlefield diagnostics, treatment innovations, and solutions for Warfighter readiness challenges. Key submission deadlines include pre-application submissions by September 4, 2024, and full proposals by December 5, 2024. The CRRP TRA seeks research that can expedite clinical applications impacting both military and civilian health sectors, emphasizing the prevention and treatment of life-threatening injuries. The funding is centered around several focus areas, including telemedicine, hemorrhage field care, and combat medical skills training, with an expected total expenditure of approximately $3.3 million for issuing around three awards. The announcement specifies strict eligibility requirements for organizations, the need for preliminary data in applications, and a commitment to data sharing and collaboration across military and civilian institutions. Overall, the BAA reflects DOD's dedication to advancing medical technologies and practices that will improve care for service members while benefiting broader public health initiatives.
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