DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Idea Award
ID: 359097Type: Posted
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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
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the fiscal year 2025 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Idea Award to support innovative cancer research that prioritizes military health. This grant aims to fund high-risk, high-reward proposals that focus on specific cancer types relevant to Service Members, Veterans, and their families, with an emphasis on introducing new paradigms in cancer care and addressing environmental exposure risks. With an estimated total program funding of approximately $14 million, the program anticipates awarding around 25 projects, each with a maximum funding limit of $560,000 for a duration of up to two years. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 20, 2025, followed by a full application due by September 25, 2025; for further inquiries, contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    The Department of Defense's (DOD) fiscal year 2025 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) announces the availability of Idea Awards to support innovative cancer research that prioritizes military health. The program seeks high-risk, high-reward proposals directly relevant to the health of Service Members, Veterans, and their families, with a total funding allocation of approximately $14 million available for around 25 projects, each capped at $560,000 for a maximum duration of two years. The application process includes a two-step submission: a pre-application due on June 20, 2025, and a full application by September 25, 2025. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign organizations, and a Principal Investigator must hold a faculty-level appointment. Proposals must focus on specific cancer types identified by congress, such as bladder, brain, or pediatric cancers, with an emphasis on innovative research that may introduce new paradigms or challenge existing ones in cancer care. Additionally, proposals must demonstrate the inclusion of military health considerations and relevance to environmental exposure risks and mission readiness. This announcement reflects the DOD's ongoing commitment to address cancer research gaps affecting military personnel and improve treatment options within the Military Health System.
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