[ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE | ORTHOTICS AND PROSTEHICS OUTCOMES RESEARCH AWARD ]
Event details
| Date | 08.01.2018 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: The FY17 OPORP Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Award (OPORA) challenges the scientific community to address which orthotic and prosthetic devices generate the best patient outcomes. Outcomes focused research is used to support evidence-based practice which guides providers in the optimization of care to Service members and Veterans with limb loss and/or limb impairment. It is expected that any research findings will also provide benefit to the general population.
Funding:
Funding level 1 (new investigator): USD $500,000
Funding level 2: USD $2.5 million
Eligibility:
Funding level 1: PIs are eligible for this award if, at the time of pre-application submission deadline, they:
– Are within 5 years of their last training position;
– Are able to demonstrate the freedom to pursue research goals outside of a formal mentorship program or arrangement;
– Can provide evidence of organizational support, such as start-up funds provided by the institution and/or use of a technician, space, facilities, and resources;
PIs working within a laboratory team are eligible to apply for this award provided they meet the criteria above. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for this award.
Funding level 2: Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to submit applications.
How to Apply: Submission is a two-step process, starting with a pre-application which may lead to invitation to submit a full application. Pre-applications are made through the eBRAP portal. Full applications are submitted through grants.gov.
Pre-Application Deadline: 20 October 2017, 5:00 pm EDT
Invitation to Submit an Application: 17 November 2017
Application Deadline: 8 January 2018, 11:59 pm EST
Further information
Funding:
Funding level 1 (new investigator): USD $500,000
Funding level 2: USD $2.5 million
Eligibility:
Funding level 1: PIs are eligible for this award if, at the time of pre-application submission deadline, they:
– Are within 5 years of their last training position;
– Are able to demonstrate the freedom to pursue research goals outside of a formal mentorship program or arrangement;
– Can provide evidence of organizational support, such as start-up funds provided by the institution and/or use of a technician, space, facilities, and resources;
PIs working within a laboratory team are eligible to apply for this award provided they meet the criteria above. Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows are not eligible for this award.
Funding level 2: Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to submit applications.
How to Apply: Submission is a two-step process, starting with a pre-application which may lead to invitation to submit a full application. Pre-applications are made through the eBRAP portal. Full applications are submitted through grants.gov.
Pre-Application Deadline: 20 October 2017, 5:00 pm EDT
Invitation to Submit an Application: 17 November 2017
Application Deadline: 8 January 2018, 11:59 pm EST
Further information
- More information on the program can by searching grants.gov for the following funding opportunity: W81XWH-17-OPORP-OPORA
Practical information
- General public
- Free