[ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Translational Team Science Award | Research funding ]
Event details
| Date | 22.05.2019 |
| 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) for 2019. The Translational Team Science Award supports hypothesis-driven translational studies. These studies should be associated with a clinical trial. The proposed project should focus on research for the next-phase clinical trial or future clinical application.
The FY19 PRCRP TTSA strongly encourages studies investigating:
To be considered for funding, applications for the FY19 PRCRP Translational Team Science Award must address at least one of the FY19 PRCRP Topic Areas as directed by Congress. In addition, applications must also address at least one of the FY19 PRCRP Military Relevance Focus Areas. These lists are given at the end of this announcement.
At least two, and up to three, Principal Investigators (PIs) must partner in one overarching study in at least one of the required FY19 PRCRP Topic Areas. At least one military or VA investigator is strongly encouraged to be included as an equal partner in the research offering both intellectual investment and research effort.
Funding: Maximum USD $ 1’500’000
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. Investigators at or above the level of Assistant Professor are eligible to submit applications.
How to Apply: Pre-applications are submitted through the eBRAP platform. They should contain contact information, a list of collaborators and key personnel, a proposal narrative, and supporting documents 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: 22 May 2019, 5:00 p.m. EST (23:00 CET)
Full Application Deadline: 11 September 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST (05:59 27 Sep, CET)
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-19-PRCRP-TTSA
Further information
PRCRP Topic Areas FY19
PRCRP Military Relevance Focus Areas FY19
The FY19 PRCRP TTSA strongly encourages studies investigating:
- Interventions to improve quality of life for cancer patients and/or survivors
- Cancer prevention or early detection
- Understanding metastatic disease to improve outcomes
To be considered for funding, applications for the FY19 PRCRP Translational Team Science Award must address at least one of the FY19 PRCRP Topic Areas as directed by Congress. In addition, applications must also address at least one of the FY19 PRCRP Military Relevance Focus Areas. These lists are given at the end of this announcement.
At least two, and up to three, Principal Investigators (PIs) must partner in one overarching study in at least one of the required FY19 PRCRP Topic Areas. At least one military or VA investigator is strongly encouraged to be included as an equal partner in the research offering both intellectual investment and research effort.
Funding: Maximum USD $ 1’500’000
Duration: 4 years
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. Investigators at or above the level of Assistant Professor are eligible to submit applications.
How to Apply: Pre-applications are submitted through the eBRAP platform. They should contain contact information, a list of collaborators and key personnel, a proposal narrative, and supporting documents 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: 22 May 2019, 5:00 p.m. EST (23:00 CET)
Full Application Deadline: 11 September 2019, 11:59 p.m. EST (05:59 27 Sep, CET)
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-19-PRCRP-TTSA
Further information
- To see the program announcement, navigate to the search page on Grants.gov and search for the Opportunity Number W81XWH-19-PRCRP-TTSA.
- For questions about the eBRAP or Grants.gov platforms, contact the Research Office.
PRCRP Topic Areas FY19
- Bladder cancer
- Blood cancers
- Brain cancer
- Cancer in children, adolescents, and young adults
- Colorectal cancer
- Immunotherapy
- Listeria vaccine for cancer
- Liver cancer
- Lymphoma
- Mesothelioma
- Neuroblastoma
- Pancreatic cancer
- Pediatric brain tumors
- Rare cancers
- Stomach cancer
PRCRP Military Relevance Focus Areas FY19
- Environmental/exposure risk factors associated with cancer
- Gaps in cancer prevention, early detection/diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and/or survivorship that may impact mission readiness and the health and well-being of military members, Veterans, their beneficiaries, and the general public.
Practical information
- General public
- Free