DoD Lupus Research, Impact Award
ID: 354481Type: 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/354481
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Lupus Impact Award to support high-impact research projects focused on lupus. This grant aims to address critical areas such as understanding lupus biology, enhancing patient quality of life, and developing innovative healthcare delivery models, with an emphasis on impactful and innovative approaches that advance lupus research and improve patient outcomes. The total funding available for this program is $5 million, with up to five awards anticipated, and each project may receive up to $1 million over a maximum duration of four years. Interested applicants, including academic institutions, non-profits, and government organizations, must submit pre-applications by July 17, 2024, and full applications by August 6, 2024; for further inquiries, 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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    HT942524LRPIPA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the FY24 Lupus Impact Award under the Lupus Research Program, with a total of $10 million allocated to support high-impact lupus research projects. The program invites applications addressing specific focus areas: understanding lupus biology, improving patients' quality of life, and innovative healthcare delivery models among others. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, non-profits, and government organizations, with an application timeframe spanning from pre-application submissions due by July 17, 2024, to full applications by August 6, 2024. Each proposed research project must not exceed $1 million over a maximum of four years. The review process includes a two-tier system evaluating technical merit and relevance to program priorities, with funding recommendations made based on these evaluations. Emphasis is placed on impactful, innovative approaches that advance lupus research and improve patient outcomes. Compliance with submission protocols and eligibility criteria is critical to avoid administrative rejection or withdrawal of applications.
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