DoD Toxic Exposures Translational Research Partnership Award
ID: 359254Type: 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

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359254
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Toxic Exposures Translational Research Partnership Award (TRPA) to support collaborative research addressing military-related toxic exposures. This grant aims to foster interdisciplinary partnerships among Principal Investigators (PIs) to advance translational research that integrates basic science with clinical applications, focusing on health care products, interventions, and clinical practice guidelines. Approximately $4.48 million is available for two awards, with each award capped at $2.24 million, and applications are due by October 16, 2025. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507 for further information.

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    HT942525TERPTRPA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense's FY25 Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) announces the Translational Research Partnership Award (TRPA) to support collaborative research addressing military-related toxic exposures. The program seeks interdisciplinary partnerships among Principal Investigators (PIs) to advance research into clinical applications, interventions, and healthcare practices regarding toxic exposures. Approximately $4.48 million will be allocated for two awards with cost caps of $2.24 million each, with applications due by October 16, 2025. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign organizations, and individual PIs at all career levels, but must work in partnerships of at least two PIs. The program's focus includes understanding mechanisms of toxic exposures, developing therapeutic strategies, and evaluating the health impacts on service members and associated populations. This funding opportunity also emphasizes the reciprocal transfer of knowledge between basic and clinical science, encouraging applications that align with specified goals related to military health. Successful applications are expected to demonstrate significant potential for impact on health outcomes and address relevant military toxic exposure issues. All submissions must adhere to strict application guidelines, including preliminary data requirements and rigorous study design standards.
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