DoD Kidney Cancer, Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award
ID: 355137Type: Posted
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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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    The Department of the Army, through the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRAA), is offering the FY24 Kidney Cancer Research Program (KCRP) Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award to support innovative kidney cancer research. This grant aims to assist recent doctoral or medical school graduates in conducting high-impact research that has the potential to significantly advance kidney cancer treatment and patient care, with a focus on developing independent careers in this field. The program encourages applications that address strategic goals such as understanding kidney cancer biology and improving patient outcomes, particularly for active-duty Service Members and Veterans. Interested applicants must submit a pre-application letter of intent by August 15, 2024, with full applications due by September 5, 2024. The total estimated funding for this initiative is approximately $2.18 million, with individual awards not exceeding $195,000 over a maximum three-year period. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org or call 301-682-5507.

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    The Department of Defense (DOD) is announcing the FY24 Kidney Cancer Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award, aimed at fostering innovative kidney cancer research through funding of up to $195,000 over a maximum three-year period. This program invites applications from recent graduates for projects that show substantial potential impact on kidney cancer patient care and research. Key submission dates include a required pre-application letter of intent by August 15, 2024, with full applications due September 5, 2024. The initiative seeks research that addresses strategic goals such as understanding kidney cancer biology, developing new therapeutic strategies, and improving patient outcomes, specifically targeting active-duty Service Members, Veterans, and the general public. Eligible applicants include both domestic and international organizations, with a focus on postdoctoral researchers in relevant fields. The review process includes peer evaluations and programmatic assessments to ensure alignment with DOD priorities. Ultimately, funding is contingent on available resources, application quality, and potential impact, emphasizing a collaborative approach to advancing kidney cancer research.
    The document outlines the requirements for the Academic Statement component of the Department of Defense's Fiscal Year 2024 Kidney Cancer Research Program's Postdoctoral and Clinical Fellowship Award application. It serves to provide an alternative assessment of a Principal Investigator's (PI's) academic performance when official transcripts are unavailable. Key details requested include the organization attended, degree earned, date of degree completion, overall GPA or academic ranking, and additional information validating the PI's academic record, such as completed courses and honors. The document culminates with an official certifying the accuracy of the provided information through a signature section. The primary purpose of this statement is to ensure evaluators can assess the academic qualifications of applicants in circumstances where traditional documentation cannot be supplied, thereby maintaining the integrity of the application process within the framework of government grants and funding opportunities.
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