DoD Peer Reviewed Medical, Clinical Trial Award
ID: 353207Type: 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
Timeline
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    Forecast Posted Not available
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    Forecast Due Not available
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    Posted Mar 26, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Aug 19, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Description

The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Peer Reviewed Medical Clinical Trial Award, aimed at advancing medical research pertinent to military health. This grant supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials that evaluate promising interventions for various health issues affecting service members, veterans, and their families, with a focus on specific congressionally directed topics such as autoimmune disorders and infectious diseases. The program anticipates funding approximately 12 awards with a total estimated budget of $90 million, allowing for trial budgets up to $500,000 for planning phases and unrestricted for full trials, with key deadlines including pre-applications due by May 13, 2024, and full applications by August 19, 2024. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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Aug 24, 2024, 2:22 AM UTC
The Department of Defense (DOD) has announced the FY24 Peer Reviewed Medical Clinical Trial Award, part of the Defense Health Program, aimed at advancing medical research directly relevant to military health. The announcement outlines critical deadlines for application submissions, with pre-applications due by May 13, 2024, and full applications by August 19, 2024. This program targets specific congressionally directed FY24 topics to improve healthcare for service members, veterans, and their families, highlighting areas such as autoimmune disorders, cardiovascular health, and infectious diseases. Eligible applicants include various organizations, and the primary goal is to implement clinical trials that evaluate promising interventions related to diverse health issues. Applications must align with one or more defined strategic goals and demonstrate significant potential impacts on military health. There are two submission categories based on study stages: Clinical Trial with Planning Phase and Clinical Trial Only. Each application must provide preliminary data, demonstrate access to patient populations, and detail study design, statistical analysis plans, and collaboration efforts within military and academic settings. Funding will support trials with a budget of up to $500,000 for the planning phase, with the overall budget for trials unrestricted, contingent on project relevance and merit. The DOD anticipates allocating approximately $90 million to fund approximately 12 awards, focused on improving health outcomes for service members and leveraging military-specific research capabilities.
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