DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Focused Pilot Award
ID: 353861Type: 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/353861
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    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award to support innovative research aimed at improving treatment and quality of life for individuals affected by pancreatic cancer. This grant encourages projects that explore patient-centered research areas, such as healthcare access, mental health correlations, and supportive care interventions, with a focus on generating robust preliminary data for future studies. The total funding available for this program is $1.28 million, with grants capped at $200,000 over a two-year performance period. Key deadlines include a pre-application submission by September 18, 2024, and a full application by October 3, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants 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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    HT942524PCARPFPTA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Pancreatic Cancer Research Program (PCARP) Focused Pilot Award, aimed at supporting innovative research that significantly impacts pancreatic cancer treatment and quality of life for affected individuals. With a total funding allocation of $15 million, this program encourages projects that explore supportive care interventions, identify healthcare implementation barriers, and address patient-reported outcomes. Key submission deadlines include a pre-application by September 18, 2024, and a full application by October 3, 2024. Eligible applicants range from academic institutions to for-profit organizations, with grants capped at $200,000 across a two-year performance period. The application process involves both a pre-application submission through eBRAP and a full application via Grants.gov, with all components adhering to specific formatting and content guidelines. Evaluation criteria consist of scientific merit, innovation in research methodologies, and the potential impact on improving patient outcomes. Applications undergo a two-tier review process, first assessing technical merit and then program relevance. Successful applicants will receive funding notifications by September 30, 2025. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration, encourages exploration of under-researched health issues, and aims to foster advancements in the battle against pancreatic cancer.
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