DoD Autism, Career Development Award
ID: 353183Type: 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/353183
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Autism Career Development Award to support innovative research relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). This grant aims to fund early-career independent investigators or established researchers transitioning from other fields, with a focus on high-impact ideas and early-phase clinical trials that address critical issues in ASD. The program has an estimated total funding of $2.64 million, with a maximum award of $550,000 per project over three years, and key deadlines include a pre-application due by May 16, 2024, and a final application due by August 15, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT942524ARPCDA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Autism Career Development Award program aims to support innovative research relevant to Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) by funding early-career or transitioning investigators. This funding opportunity, under the Department of Defense’s Autism Research Program, has an allocation of $15 million for FY24, with the maximum funding per project set at $550,000 over three years. The proposal submission involves a two-step process: a pre-application due by May 16, 2024, followed by formal applications invited on June 26, 2024, and due by August 15, 2024. Key areas of interest include novel therapeutics, community-supported interventions, and factors impacting the quality of life for military families, among others. The selection criteria include scientific merit, innovation, impact on ASD understanding, and the strengths of the principal investigator and research team. Successful applications are expected to demonstrate a clear understanding of ASD issues and provide substantial preliminary data to justify proposed research. This program highlights the commitment of the DOD to enhance ASD research with practical implications for service members, veterans, and their families.
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