[ U.S. CDMRP – Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program Career Development Award | Research Funding ]
Event details
| Date | 30.07.2020 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: Through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), the Department of Defense is announcing the Peer-Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Awards. The PRCRP Career Development Award seeking to advance cancer research through development of early career investigators. Dependent on the accomplishments of candidates, the PRCRP will offer two distinct early career development options: the Fellow Option (CDA-FO) and the Virtual Cancer Center Scholar Option (CDA-SO). This award supports impactful research projects with an emphasis on discovery.
All applications for PRCRP funding must specifically address at least one of the Topic Areas as directed by Congress and have direct relevance to military health. The FY20 PRCRP Topic Areas are listed at the end of this announcement.
Funding: Fellow option – max. $400’000
Scholar option – max. $800’000
Duration: Fellow option – 3 years
Scholar option – 4 years
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. See below for eligibility requirements for the Fellow vs. Scholar options:
How to Apply: Pre-applications are submitted through the eBRAP platform. They should contain contact information, a preproposal narrative, and a list of collaborators and key personnel as suggested on the platform. Full applications (by invitation) will be made via a Grants.gov workspace. Full application packages can be downloaded from Grants.gov at any time.
Pre-Application Deadline: 30-July-2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Full Application Deadline: 20-Aug-2020, 11:59 p.m. EST
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-20-PRCRP-CDA
Further information
FY20 Topic Areas
- Fellow Option: Supports independent, early-career investigators (referred to as Fellows) to conduct impactful research with the guidance of an experienced cancer researcher (i.e., Career Guide).
- Virtual Cancer Center Scholar Option: Supports independent, highly accomplished early career investigators (referred to as Scholars) to conduct impactful research under the guidance of an experienced cancer researcher (i.e. Career Guide). Presents an opportunity for Scholars to participate in the unique, interactive Virtual Cancer Center (VCC) focused on fostering the next generation of cancer researchers. This award provides intensive mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for junior faculty. For more information, refer to the FY20 Virtual Cancer Center Director Funding Opportunity (W81XWH-20-PRCRP-VCCDA).
All applications for PRCRP funding must specifically address at least one of the Topic Areas as directed by Congress and have direct relevance to military health. The FY20 PRCRP Topic Areas are listed at the end of this announcement.
Funding: Fellow option – max. $400’000
Scholar option – max. $800’000
Duration: Fellow option – 3 years
Scholar option – 4 years
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. See below for eligibility requirements for the Fellow vs. Scholar options:
- Fellow Option: The PI must be an early-career researcher or physician-scientist within 7 years after completion of their terminal degree by the time of the application deadline (excluding time spent in residency, clinical training, or on family medical leave). Time spent as a postdoctoral fellow is not excluded. Postdoctoral fellows are not considered independent and are not eligible for this award mechanism. Because career development is the focus of this award, the PI’s organization must demonstrate a commitment to the PI through confirmation of laboratory space and at least 50% protected time for cancer research.
- Scholar Option: In addition to the requirements of the Fellow Option, the Scholar must be in a tenure-track position. The Scholar must demonstrate significant accomplishments, including first-authored publications, extramural funding, and show an excellence in cancer research as supported by letters of recommendation. The Scholar must have independent laboratory space separate from the Career Guide’s laboratory or other mentor’s laboratory.
- Career Guide: Both the Fellow and the Scholar must designate a Career Guide. The Career Guide must be an experienced cancer researcher, as demonstrated by a strong record of funding and publications.
How to Apply: Pre-applications are submitted through the eBRAP platform. They should contain contact information, a preproposal narrative, and a list of collaborators and key personnel as suggested on the platform. Full applications (by invitation) will be made via a Grants.gov workspace. Full application packages can be downloaded from Grants.gov at any time.
Pre-Application Deadline: 30-July-2020, 5:00 p.m. EST
Full Application Deadline: 20-Aug-2020, 11:59 p.m. EST
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-20-PRCRP-CDA
Further information
- To see the program announcement, navigate to the search page on Grants.gov and search for the Opportunity Number W81XWH-20-PRCRP-CDA
- For questions about the eBRAP or Grants.gov platforms, contact the Research Office.
FY20 Topic Areas
- Bladder cancer
- Blood cancers
- Brain cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Head and Neck cancer
- Immunotherapy
- Liver cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Metastatic cancers
- Neuroblastoma
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Pediatric, adolescent, and young adult cancers
- Stomach cancer
Practical information
- General public
- Free