The Department of the Army -- USAMRAA has posted a grant opportunity titled "DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Focused Pilot Award". This grant aims to support impactful and innovative concepts in pancreatic cancer research that can lead to significant advancements in patients' overall quality of life. The grant is focused on two patient-centered areas of research: access to healthcare and mental health/cancer-related outcomes and quality of life. The grant encourages studies on behaviors affecting access to healthcare, correlations between mental health and cancer outcomes, strategies to overcome psycho-social issues, behavioral studies on quality of life and decision-making, and development of nutritional or educational interventions for symptom management. The grant does not require preliminary data but expects a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale. Clinical research studies are allowed, but interventional clinical trials, basic research, and preclinical animal studies are not supported. The proposed research should have a significant impact on improving outcomes and quality of life for individuals with pancreatic cancer. Innovation in study concept, research methods or technology, and adaptations of existing methods or technologies is highly encouraged. The grant has an estimated total program funding of $1,280,000 and expects to make 4 awards. The closing date for applications is October 3, 2024. For more information, you can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.