DoD VRP, Focused Translational Team Science Award
ID: 354235Type: 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/354235
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 Vision Focused Translational Team Science Award (FTTSA) to advance research on eye injuries and visual dysfunction resulting from military exposure. This grant aims to support collaborative applications that consist of three to five interconnected research projects addressing a central challenge related to eye trauma, with a focus on innovative solutions that can lead to significant long-term clinical outcomes. The total estimated funding for this program is $6.4 million, with a key deadline for full applications set for November 8, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    Email: help@eBRAP.org
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    HT942524VRPFTTSA_GG.pdf
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    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) Vision Focused Translational Team Science Award aimed at advancing research related to eye injuries experienced by military personnel. The program, part of the Defense Health Program and funded by $20 million, invites collaborative applications that address how to understand, diagnose, and treat visual dysfunction associated with military exposure. Key submission deadlines include the pre-application by July 11, 2024, and the full application by November 8, 2024. Eligible applicants include academic institutions and both for-profit and non-profit organizations. Each application must consist of 3-5 interconnected research projects designed to address a central challenge related to eye trauma. Researchers are encouraged to propose innovative solutions appropriate for austere environments, with emphasis on achieving significant long-term clinical outcomes. The funding agreement involves substantial involvement from DOD staff during the project. Successful proposals are expected to create synergy across projects, maximize team collaboration, and result in impactful outcomes for service members and veterans, ultimately benefiting the general public.
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