DOD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Career Development Award – Fellow and Resident Option
ID: 359094Type: 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

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https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/359094
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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Career Development Award, specifically targeting early-career researchers via Fellow and Resident Options. This grant aims to support advancements in cancer research by funding projects that address critical issues relevant to military health, with a focus on specific PRCRP topic areas such as blood, gastroenterological, and neurological cancers. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $6.72 million, with funding caps of $280,000 for one-year Resident projects and $560,000 for three-year Fellow projects. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application by June 19, 2025, followed by a full application due by July 3, 2025, and can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.

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    HT942525PRCRPCDAFRO_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) announces the FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Career Development Award for early-career researchers through the Fellow and Resident Options. This initiative supports advancements in cancer research by funding investigations that address key issues relevant to military health. Eligible applicants include early-career investigators and residency program participants. Each application must align with specific PRCRP topic areas and strategic goals, including blood, gastroenterological, neurological cancers, and more. Funding totals approximately $6.72 million, with caps of $280,000 for one-year Resident projects and $560,000 for Fellow projects extending over three years. The two-step application process involves submitting a pre-application (due June 19, 2025) and a full application (due July 3, 2025). Applicants must include comprehensive application materials detailing the research proposal, including a project narrative, technical and lay abstracts, and a career development plan. Moreover, applications emphasizing collaboration with military or federal agencies are encouraged, aligning research objectives with military health and readiness while avoiding clinical trial proposals. The program emphasizes the significance of mentorship and career development within the cancer research community, aiming to cultivate the next generation of scientists dedicated to addressing cancer's impact on military personnel and their families.
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