DoD Multiple Sclerosis, Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award
ID: 353637Type: Posted
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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 Multiple Sclerosis Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award (MSRP EHDA) to support innovative research in the field of multiple sclerosis (MS). This grant aims to facilitate the exploration of high-risk, high-gain concepts that could lead to groundbreaking advancements in MS research, with a focus on areas such as mechanisms of repair in the central nervous system and disease activity correlates. The program has an estimated total funding of $2 million, with up to $250,000 available per award over a two-year period, and applications are due in a two-step process, with pre-applications due by June 10, 2024, and full applications by October 7, 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 Fiscal Year 2024 Multiple Sclerosis Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award facilitates innovative research pertinent to multiple sclerosis (MS) through a funding opportunity from the Department of Defense. This program targets various focus areas such as mechanisms of repair and protection in the central nervous system, disease activity correlates, symptom biology, and factors influencing MS progression. Funding of up to $250,000 is available over a two-year period, with a total budget of $20 million earmarked for the program. The proposal submission involves a two-step process, beginning with a pre-application due by June 10, 2024, followed by an invited full application by October 7, 2024. Eligibility includes both extramural and intramural organizations, with specific conditions for Principal Investigators (PIs), categorized into Established and New Investigators. The applications undergo a two-tier review process, assessing innovation, feasibility, and potential impact on MS research and patient care. The announcement emphasizes innovative approaches distinct from ongoing research and compliance with federal regulations regarding human and animal subjects. This funding initiative underscores the DOD's commitment to advancing health outcomes for service members and the public affected by MS.
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