DOD Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Clinical/Translational Research Award
ID: 358798Type: 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/358798
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering a grant opportunity for the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program's Clinical/Translational Research Award (CTRA) for fiscal year 2025. This funding initiative aims to support advanced translational research that accelerates promising ideas in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) into clinical applications, particularly focusing on therapies effective across all age groups, including infants and nonambulatory individuals. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $8.56 million, the program anticipates awarding around five grants, encouraging collaborations with early-career investigators and requiring applications to include preliminary data relevant to DMD. Interested applicants should note that a pre-application is due by July 25, 2025, with full applications due by August 8, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    HT942525DMDRPCTRA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is soliciting applications for the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program's Clinical/Translational Research Award (CTRA) for fiscal year 2025. The funding opportunity aims to support advanced translational research that accelerates promising ideas in Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) into clinical applications, particularly for therapies effective across all ages. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign organizations, and they may apply for two funding levels based on project complexity, with a total allocation of approximately $8.56 million for the program. Key submission deadlines include a pre-application due by July 25, 2025, and a full application due by August 8, 2025. Review processes encompass compliance checks, peer reviews, and programmatic assessments. The program strongly encourages collaborations, especially with early-career investigators, and outlines responsibilities for Principal Investigators. Essential components of the application include project narratives, statements of work, and detailed budget justifications. The initiative aligns with the DOD's mission to enhance healthcare for service members and their families, aiming to significantly improve DMD treatment outcomes and patient quality of life.
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