DOD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Emerging Topics Research Award
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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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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Emerging Topics Research Award to support innovative research focused on psychological health and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among military personnel. This grant aims to fund preclinical and clinical research that enhances the diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of these conditions, with a total estimated program funding of $16 million and an expected nine awards to be made. The initiative emphasizes collaboration with community organizations and requires proposals to align with specific topic areas related to TBI and psychological health, adhering to rigorous research standards. Key deadlines include a pre-application due by June 27, 2024, and a full application by October 3, 2024, with inquiries directed to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org.

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    The Department of Defense (DOD) is offering funding for the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Emerging Topics Research Award to support innovative research addressing psychological health and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) among military personnel. The program has a budget of $175 million and aims to fund preclinical and clinical research that enhances diagnosis, treatment, and understanding of these conditions. Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural organizations, with proposals required to align with specific topic areas related to TBI and psychological health. Key submission dates include: pre-application due by June 27, 2024, full application by October 3, 2024, with a peer review scheduled for December 2024. The research should yield results applicable to military health needs and include collaborative efforts with community organizations. Funding limits are set at $700,000 for smaller projects and $1.5 million for more complex studies, with a strong emphasis on data sharing and adherence to rigorous research standards. This initiative represents the first issuance of the Emerging Topics Research Award, marking a strategic enhancement in addressing military health issues.
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