DoD Tick-Borne Disease, Idea Development Award
ID: 353715Type: 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/353715
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) Idea Development Award, aimed at supporting innovative research to combat Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases. This grant seeks proposals that introduce novel concepts or challenge existing paradigms, with a focus on enhancing understanding, prevention, and treatment of these diseases, particularly in military contexts. With an estimated total program funding of $3.64 million and the expectation of awarding five grants, interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 26, 2024, followed by a full application by invitation due by October 3, 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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    HT942524TBDRPIDA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is seeking proposals for the FY24 Tick-Borne Disease Research Program (TBDRP) through its Idea Development Award, aimed at innovative research addressing Lyme disease and other tick-borne conditions. With a funding pool of $7 million, the program encourages novel approaches to enhance understanding, prevention, and treatment of these diseases, specifically addressing issues such as disease pathogenesis, treatment innovations, and diagnostics. Applications must be submitted in two stages: a pre-application by June 26, 2024, followed by a full application upon invitation by October 3, 2024. Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural organizations, with principal investigators ideally holding independent researcher roles or being early-career scientists supported by experienced mentors. The DOD emphasizes the significance of research addressing the public health burden of tick-borne diseases, particularly in military contexts, and supports collaboration with DOD and VA research programs. Awards are targeted to produce impactful discoveries that enhance patient care and public health outcomes related to tick-borne diseases.
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