DoD Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award | HT942524PCRPEIRA

Opportunity Information: Apply for HT942524PCRPEIRA

The **DoD Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award (FY24 PCRP)** is designed to support early-career researchers pursuing projects focused on **prostate cancer** under the mentorship of experienced investigators. This funding opportunity aims to help early-stage researchers establish themselves in the field by developing a project, addressing research questions, and fostering skills necessary for an independent career.

### **Key Details**: - **Eligibility**: The **Principal Investigator (PI)** must be a postdoctoral researcher **with three years or less of postdoc experience** (as of March 31, 2025). Prior experience in prostate cancer research is **not required**, but applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the field, particularly in addressing **prostate cancer health disparities**. - **Mentorship Requirement**: At least one **mentor with prostate cancer research experience** is required. If applying under the **health disparities focus**, one mentor should have relevant expertise. Junior faculty may serve as primary mentors if there is a senior co-mentor with a strong track record. - **Research Focus**: Projects must align with one or more **FY24 PCRP Overarching Challenges**, with a strong emphasis on **health equity and reducing disparities**. Research should demonstrate **scientific rigor**, feasibility, and a well-defined method for achieving study goals. Preliminary data is encouraged but not mandatory. - **Scope**: Studies may involve **human subjects and human anatomical substances**, but **clinical trials are not allowed**. Research should **assess clinical relevance** and leverage **large patient datasets, biospecimen repositories, genomic/proteomic analysis, or bioinformatics** techniques. - **Researcher Development Plan**: Applicants must outline an **individualized career development plan**, specifying how they will gain the skills and expertise necessary for independence. If mentorship or institutional resources are insufficient, collaborations with external institutions are encouraged. - **Encouraged Areas**: Research on **nuclear medicine and precision imaging**, interdisciplinary collaborations, and studies involving **military and veteran populations** are highly encouraged.

### **Funding & Timeline**: - **Budget**: Up to **$300,000 in direct costs** over the project's duration. - **Total Program Funding**: ~$6.24 million, expected to support **approximately 13 awards**. - **Award Timeline**: Projects expected to begin by **September 30, 2025**, with funding available until **September 30, 2030**. - **Funding Instrument**: Grants.

This program aims to **cultivate the next generation of prostate cancer researchers** by providing structured mentorship and support for innovative research that advances **equity, diagnosis, and treatment** outcomes.

• The Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoD Prostate Cancer, Early Investigator Research Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
• Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420.
• This funding opportunity was created on 2024-05-01.
• Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-30. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
• The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 13 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.

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