DoD Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award
ID: 353921Type: 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/353921
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Early Investigator Research Award to support innovative research in prostate cancer. This grant opportunity is specifically aimed at early-career investigators with less than three years of postdoctoral research experience, encouraging them to develop research projects under the guidance of experienced mentors, particularly in areas addressing health disparities in prostate cancer. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $6.24 million, the program anticipates awarding around 13 grants, each with a maximum budget of $300,000 over a two-year period. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by August 9, 2024, followed by a full application due by August 30, 2024, and 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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    HT942524PCRPEIRA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the FY24 Prostate Cancer Early Investigator Research Award, part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, aiming to fund innovative research in prostate cancer. The application submission process includes a two-step procedure with a pre-application due by August 9, 2024, and full applications by August 30, 2024. The funding opportunity encourages early-career investigators with demonstrable mentorship to address specific challenges related to prostate cancer research, with a total budget of approximately $110 million allocated for the program. Research proposals should focus on improving quality of life for patients, developing new treatments, advancing health equity, and better understanding the biology of prostate cancer progression. Eligible applicants are postdoctoral researchers with less than three years of experience. The program also emphasizes collaboration across military, academia, and industry to leverage resources and knowledge. Awards will be made no later than September 30, 2025, with anticipated funding for approximately 13 applications, each not exceeding $300,000 in total costs over two years. The review will encompass both technical merit and relevance to DOD priorities.
    PCRP_FY24_EIRA_Academic.pdf
    The Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2024 Prostate Cancer Research Program includes an Early Investigator Research Award designed for Principal Investigators (PIs) unable to provide traditional academic transcripts. This Academic Statement serves as an alternative, outlining essential details about the PI's academic qualifications, such as the awarding institution, degree earned, completion date, GPA, and additional academic accolades. The document requires a certification signature from an official representing the PI's previous educational institution to affirm the accuracy of the submitted information. This initiative underscores the DOD's commitment to supporting emerging researchers in the field of prostate cancer, even when conventional documentation is unavailable. Overall, it facilitates access for early-stage investigators while adhering to guidelines for transparency and accountability in federal grant processes.
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