DOD Parkinson’s Early Investigator Research Award
ID: 354070Type: 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/354070
Timeline
  1. 1
    Forecast Posted Not available
  2. 2
    Forecast Due Not available
  3. 3
    Posted May 7, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
  4. 4
    Due Aug 6, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Parkinson’s Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) to support early-career researchers focusing on Parkinson's disease (PD). This grant aims to foster innovative research in specified areas such as biological mechanisms, biomarkers, and interventions addressing unmet medical needs, with a total estimated funding of $2.4 million available for approximately six awards. Eligible applicants include postdoctoral and junior faculty investigators, who must submit their proposals via the eBRAP and Grants.gov systems by the full application deadline of August 6, 2024, following a pre-application deadline of July 17, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

Point(s) of Contact
help@eBRAP.org
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Title
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HT942524PRPEIRA_GG.pdf
Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Parkinson’s Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) as part of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. This funding opportunity is aimed at supporting new researchers in Parkinson’s disease (PD) research with a total budget of $16 million. Eligible applicants include early-career investigators at the postdoctoral or junior faculty levels who must focus on specified research areas related to PD, such as biological mechanisms, biomarkers, and interventions addressing unmet medical needs. Key submission dates include a pre-application deadline of July 17, 2024, and a full application deadline of August 6, 2024. Applicants must submit their proposals through the eBRAP and Grants.gov systems, which delineate distinct processes for extramural and intramural submissions. Proposed budgets should not exceed $200,000 for postdoctoral levels and $500,000 for junior faculty levels, with specific funding restrictions outlined, including limitations on clinical trials and classified research. Applications will undergo rigorous peer and programmatic review processes, focusing on the applicant’s research feasibility, potential impact, and alignment with the DOD’s mission to enhance the health of individuals affected by PD. Successful applicants will receive support to advance innovative treatments and understanding of Parkinson’s disease, significantly contributing to its research landscape.
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