DoD Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award
ID: 353178Type: 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/353178
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award to support innovative research aimed at restoring hearing for military personnel and veterans. This grant program encourages projects that focus on drug discovery and therapeutic development for auditory system injuries, with a strong emphasis on collaboration among military, academic, and industry partners to leverage unique resources and expertise. With an estimated total funding of $4.4 million and the potential for up to four awards, applicants can request funding levels ranging from $250,000 for exploratory studies to $1 million for translational studies, with a submission deadline of August 9, 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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    HT942524HRRPFRA_GG.pdf
    HT942524HRRPFRA_GG3.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Hearing Restoration Focused Research Award, part of the Defense Health Program, aims to fund impactful research for hearing restoration, targeting military and veteran populations. With a total funding allocation of $5 million, the program encourages innovative studies that address key challenges in auditory research, specifically focusing on biological regeneration, diagnostic tests, and human cellular models. Applications can receive varying funding levels based on research maturity: up to $250,000 for exploratory studies, $750,000 for advancing research towards clinical applications, and $1 million for translational studies, including pilot clinical trials. Eligible applicants include various organizations, including federal and non-federal entities, with a deadline for submissions set for August 9, 2024. The program prioritizes collaboration across military, academic, and industry sectors to leverage shared expertise and resources. Applicants must adhere to specified submission processes and provide comprehensive project narratives demonstrating scientific merit and relevance to military health. This initiative reflects the government’s commitment to addressing the pressing issue of hearing loss within military ranks, highlighting a broader goal of enhancing veterans' healthcare and recovery outcomes.
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