[ U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Investigator-Initiated Research Award | Research funding ]
Event details
| Date | 09.07.2018 |
| Category | Call for proposal |
Aim: Through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program (CDMRP), the Department of Defense is announcing the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) for 2018. The intent of the SCIRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award is to support studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to SCI research, patient care, and/or quality of life. Important aspects of this award mechanism include:
To meet the intent of the award mechanism, all applications must address at least one or more of the FY18 SCIRP IIRA Focus Areas, which are listed at the end of this announcement.
Funding: Maximum USD $ 500’000
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. Independent investigators at all academic levels 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: 09 July 2018, 5:00 p.m. EST (23:00 CET)
Full Application Deadline: 15 October 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST (05:59 16 Oct, CET)
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-18-SCIRP-IIRA
Further information
Focus Areas FY18
- Impact: Applications should articulate both the short- and long-term impact of the proposed research. Projects must address one or more of the FY18 SCIRP IIRA Focus Areas.
- Military Relevance: Projects should be relevant to spinal cord-injured military Service members, Veterans, and/or their family members and caregivers. Collaboration with military and VA researchers and clinicians is encouraged.
- Preliminary Data: Observations that drive a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, a clinician’s first-hand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to the mission of the SCIRP and the proposed research project.
To meet the intent of the award mechanism, all applications must address at least one or more of the FY18 SCIRP IIRA Focus Areas, which are listed at the end of this announcement.
Funding: Maximum USD $ 500’000
Eligibility: Applicants from international organizations or institutions are eligible to apply, and there are no citizenship restrictions. Independent investigators at all academic levels 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: 09 July 2018, 5:00 p.m. EST (23:00 CET)
Full Application Deadline: 15 October 2018, 11:59 p.m. EST (05:59 16 Oct, CET)
Grants.gov Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-18-SCIRP-IIRA
Further information
- To see the program announcement, navigate to the search page on Grants.gov and search for the Opportunity Number W81XWH-18-SCIRP-IIRA
- For questions about the eBRAP or Grants.gov platforms, contact the Research Office.
Focus Areas FY18
- Preserving and protecting tissue early after injury
- Biomarkers
- Bladder dysfunction, bowel dysfunction, and neuropathic pain
- Psychosocial issues relevant to SCI for individuals with SCI and their caregivers.
- Rehabilitation and regeneration
Practical information
- General public
- Free