DoD Reconstructive Transplant, Advanced Technology Development Award
ID: 355188Type: 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/355188
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Reconstructive Transplant Advanced Technology Development Award, aimed at supporting innovative research in reconstructive transplantation for military personnel and veterans. This grant opportunity encourages the development of noninvasive diagnostic methods and tissue preservation technologies, with a total funding allocation of approximately $3.5 million to support up to three awards, each potentially receiving up to $1 million for single principal investigator applications or $1.5 million for those with multiple principal investigators. Interested applicants must navigate a two-step submission process via the Electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) and Grants.gov, with proposals due by October 23, 2024, and awards expected to be announced by September 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    HT9425FY24RTRPATDA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Reconstructive Transplant Advanced Technology Development Award, under the Defense Health Program, solicits applications for innovative research aimed at improving reconstructive transplantation techniques for injured military personnel and veterans. The funding opportunity focuses on noninvasive diagnostic methods and tissue preservation technologies, with an allocation of $12 million for the fiscal year 2024. Eligible applicants include both military and non-military organizations, with an emphasis on collaborations across various sectors. Applicants must complete a two-step submission process involving a pre-application via the Electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) and a full application through Grants.gov. Each application should adhere to specific guidelines, addressing the study's design, expected impact, and military relevance. The maximum funding for individual principal investigator proposals is set at $1 million; however, applications with multiple principal investigators may request up to $1.5 million. The anticipated period of performance is three years, with awards potentially announced by September 2025. The program seeks to advance clinical practices and improve the quality of life for individuals recovering from traumatic injuries, demonstrating a commitment to addressing health care needs in the military community.
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