DoD Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award | HT942524PCRPPRA

Opportunity Information: Apply for HT942524PCRPPRA

The **DoD Prostate Cancer, Physician Research Award (FY24 PCRP PRA)** is designed to support physicians with clinical responsibilities in developing careers in prostate cancer research. The award provides funding for a mentored research experience, focusing equally on the quality of the proposed study and the career development of the principal investigator (PI).

### **Eligibility:** - Open to physicians with clinical duties who are either in the final year of an accredited residency or fellowship or within five years of starting a faculty position. - PI must show dedication to becoming a physician-scientist in prostate cancer research but does not need prior experience in the field. - Award aims to protect at least 20% of the PI’s time for research.

### **Mentorship:** - Requires at least one mentor with a strong background in prostate cancer research, demonstrated by publications, funding, and mentoring experience. - The mentor must be committed to nurturing the PI’s career in prostate cancer research.

### **Research Scope:** - Projects must align with at least one **FY24 PCRP Overarching Challenge** and should demonstrate a strong scientific rationale and feasibility. - While preliminary data is encouraged, it is not required. Any data included should come from the PI, mentor, or the research team. - Studies involving human subjects are allowed but cannot include clinical trials. Correlative studies related to existing trials are encouraged. - Research should incorporate rigorous study design standards for reproducibility and translational potential.

### **Researcher Development Plan:** - A customized development plan, crafted with the mentor, must outline how the PI will gain necessary research skills and expertise. - An appropriate research environment should be described, and if institutional resources are insufficient, collaborations with other institutions are encouraged.

### **Impact and Additional Considerations:** - The research should contribute to addressing prostate cancer challenges, benefiting patients, caregivers, and military populations. - Studies incorporating authentication of cell lines, statistical rigor, and clinical relevance are encouraged. - Projects utilizing large patient datasets, biospecimen repositories, and advanced genomic/proteomic analysis are welcome. - Research supporting early diagnoses, advanced treatments, and precision imaging for service members and their families is encouraged. - Collaboration with military institutions, the VA, and federal agencies is highly recommended.

### **Funding Information:** - Total anticipated budget: **$4.8 million**, with approximately **four awards** expected. - Maximum **direct costs**: **$750,000** over the entire project period. - Awards will be made no later than **September 30, 2025**, using FY24 funds, which will expire on **September 30, 2030**.

This opportunity prioritizes innovative, high-impact prostate cancer research while fostering the development of physician-scientists committed to advancing the field.

• 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, Physician 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 4 candidate(s).
• Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.

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