DoD Gulf War Illness, New Investigator Award

PIs must meet specific eligibility criteria under one of the following categories, as described in Section II.C, Eligibility Information.

• New GWI Researcher

Research Scope: The New Investigator Award is designed to promote new ideas in GWI research and establish proof-of-principle for further development in future studies. Basic through clinical research is allowed under this award mechanism.

Preliminary Data: Applications are not required to include preliminary data; however, preliminary data may be used to support the objectives of proposed project. These data are not required to have come from the GWI research field. Applications not supported by preliminary data should be based on sound scientific rationale and may reflect clinical observations or discoveries made in other illnesses.

Impact: Applications must articulate how results will lead to a clinical impact for Veterans with GWI even if a clinical impact is not an immediate outcome. All applications must focus on features of GWI and Veterans of the 1990-1991 Gulf War affected by GWI. It is the responsibility of the PI to clearly and explicitly articulate the project’s potential impact on GWI.

FY19 GWIRP New Investigator Award Topics of Special Interest: The FY19 GWIRP has a special interest in the exploration of the topics listed below. Elucidation of mechanisms outside the context of GWI is not within the scope of this funding opportunity. Applicants are not restricted to this list and may propose studies in any other GWI research area relevant to the mission of the GWIRP and in the context of the Overarching Challenges.