DoD Reconstructive Transplant, Idea Discovery Award
ID: 355187Type: 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/355187
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Reconstructive Transplant Idea Discovery Award, aimed at funding innovative research in reconstructive transplantation to improve treatment outcomes for severely injured Service Members and Veterans. This grant supports high-risk, potentially high-reward concepts in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA), with a focus on optimizing immunosuppression and advancing tissue preservation strategies. The total estimated funding for this program is $2.5 million, with up to five awards anticipated, each providing funding of up to $500,000 for a maximum of two years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by August 7, 2024, followed by invited full applications due by October 23, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT9425FY24RTRPIDA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Reconstructive Transplant Idea Discovery Award aims to fund innovative research in reconstructive transplantation, specifically for improving treatment outcomes for severely injured Service Members and Veterans. With a total appropriation of $12 million for FY24, the program encourages multidisciplinary and multi-institutional collaboration to explore novel concepts in vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA). Applicants must address key focus areas such as optimizing immunosuppression and advancing tissue preservation strategies. The submission process consists of two steps: a pre-application due by August 7, 2024, followed by invited full applications by October 23, 2024. Proposals should demonstrate innovation, a strong scientific base, and clear relevance to military healthcare needs. Up to five awardees are anticipated, with funding up to $500,000 for a maximum of two years. Notably, while clinical trials are excluded, clinical research utilizing human data is permitted. The review process includes peer evaluation against established criteria, emphasizing the novelty and impact of the research proposals. This initiative reflects the Department of Defense's commitment to enhancing the quality of life for injured military personnel through advanced medical interventions.
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