DoD Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Focused Program Award
ID: 354264Type: 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/354264
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRAA), is offering a funding opportunity under the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) for the Focused Program Award (FPA). This grant aims to accelerate the development of innovative solutions addressing critical issues related to traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and psychological health, requiring applicants to propose three to five interrelated research projects that collectively tackle a unifying challenge relevant to military health. With an estimated total program funding of $46.5 million available for approximately six awards, each award may not exceed $5 million, and applications are due by October 3, 2024, following a pre-application deadline of June 27, 2024. For further inquiries, interested parties can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or by phone at 301-682-5507.

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    help@eBRAP.org
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    Posted
    HT942524TBIPHRPFPA_GG.pdf
    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing an opportunity for funding under the FY24 Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP). The Focused Program Award (FPA) aims to support research projects that enhance understanding, prevention, and treatment of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and psychological health conditions. Key submission dates include the pre-application deadline on June 27, 2024, and the full application deadline on October 3, 2024. Eligible applicants include a wide range of organizations, with a focus on collaborative, multidisciplinary research that addresses critical issues in military health. Proposed research must comprise three to five interrelated projects centered on a unifying challenge related to TBI and psychological health, promoting synergy among different studies. Research projects must adhere to designated focus areas, emphasizing hypothesis-driven investigation with a strong relevance to military populations. Notably, the funding opportunity encourages community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches, prioritizing stakeholder engagement. The total funding for FY24 is anticipated at $175 million, with an estimated $46.5 million allocated for FPA applications. Each award may not exceed $5 million, emphasizing the significance of addressing military healthcare needs through evidenced-based findings. This initiative reflects the U.S. Army's commitment to advancing the standards of care in brain injury and psychological health treatment.
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