DoD Kidney Cancer, Idea Development Award
ID: 355338Type: 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/355338
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Idea Development Award, aimed at funding innovative research projects that advance the understanding and treatment of kidney cancer. Applicants are encouraged to propose high-impact research with a well-defined hypothesis and methodology, focusing on areas such as basic biology, therapeutic development, and healthcare disparities, with an emphasis on benefiting military personnel, veterans, and the general public. The total estimated funding for this opportunity is approximately $18.56 million, with individual awards capped at $800,000 for single Principal Investigator (PI) projects and $1.2 million for Partnering PI projects, all applications due by October 15, 2024, following a pre-application submission by September 24, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties 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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    HT942524KCRPIDA_GG.pdf
    The DOD FY24 Kidney Cancer Idea Development Award seeks to fund innovative research with a focus on understanding, treating, and improving care for kidney cancer. The program allocates $50 million, aiming to support high-impact projects that benefit military personnel, veterans, and the public. Applications must address specific focus areas such as basic biology research, development of new therapeutic methods, enhancing patient care, and addressing healthcare disparities. The application process involves two steps: a pre-application submission due by September 24, 2024, followed by a full application by October 15, 2024. Eligible applicants include organizations and individuals affiliated with qualified institutions. The funding limits are set at $800,000 for single PI applications and $1.2 million for Partnering PI projects, both not exceeding a four-year term. Review criteria include the research strategy, innovation, impact, and the qualifications of the research team. Successful applications will demonstrate a strong scientific rationale, feasible methodologies, and the potential for significant contributions to kidney cancer research and patient care advancements. This funding opportunity underscores the government's commitment to fostering research that directly benefits those impacted by kidney cancer.
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