The Department of Defense is offering the Era of Hope Scholar Award, a grant designed to support early-career, exceptionally talented scientists with high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. This grant is for the purpose of recognizing individuals who demonstrate extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity, challenging current dogma to make a significant contribution toward ending breast cancer. While prior breast cancer research experience is not required, applicants must focus entirely on breast cancer, and the Principal Investigator must commit at least 50% of their professional effort to this research during the award period. The award prioritizes the PI’s innovative vision and leadership potential within the breast cancer community.
Opportunity ID: 146114
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-12-BCRP-EOHS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept. of the Army — USAMRAA |
| Description: | The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers and have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They should have demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community.Since the intent of the Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the central feature of the award is the innovative contribution that the Principal Investigator (PI) can make toward ending breast cancer. The PI should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention.Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application must focus on breast cancer and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org
Email:help@cdmrp.org |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| This Program Announcement is modified to change the PI Biographical Sketch page limit from a four-page limit to a no-page limit. (See Section II.C.3. Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded), page 8.) | Mar 12, 2012 | |
| This Program Announcement is modified to change the PI Biographical Sketch page limit from a four-page limit to a no-page limit. (See Section II.C.3. Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded), page 8.) | Mar 12, 2012 | |
| This Program Announcement is modified to change the PI Biographical Sketch page limit from a four-page limit to a no-page limit. (See Section II.C.3. Research & Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded), page 8.) | Mar 12, 2012 | |
| Mar 12, 2012 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-12-BCRP-EOHS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Feb 23, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept. of the Army — USAMRAA |
| Description: | The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers and have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They should have demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community.Since the intent of the Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the central feature of the award is the innovative contribution that the Principal Investigator (PI) can make toward ending breast cancer. The PI should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention.Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application must focus on breast cancer and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org
Email:help@cdmrp.org |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-12-BCRP-EOHS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept. of the Army — USAMRAA |
| Description: | The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers and have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They should have demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community. Since the intent of the Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the central feature of the award is the innovative contribution that the Principal Investigator (PI) can make toward ending breast cancer. The PI should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention. Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application must focus on breast cancer and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org
Email:help@cdmrp.org |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-12-BCRP-EOHS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept. of the Army — USAMRAA |
| Description: | The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers and have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They should have demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community. Since the intent of the Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the central feature of the award is the innovative contribution that the Principal Investigator (PI) can make toward ending breast cancer. The PI should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention. Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application must focus on breast cancer and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org
Email:help@cdmrp.org |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-12-BCRP-EOHS |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 5 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Apr 19, 2012 |
| Archive Date: | May 19, 2012 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,750,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | – |
| Award Floor: | – |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | – |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Dept. of the Army — USAMRAA |
| Description: | The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who are early in their careers and have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They should have demonstrated experience in forming effective partnerships and collaborations and should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community. Since the intent of the Era of Hope Scholar Award is to recognize creative and innovative individuals rather than projects, the central feature of the award is the innovative contribution that the Principal Investigator (PI) can make toward ending breast cancer. The PI should articulate a vision that challenges current dogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention. Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application must focus on breast cancer and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org
Email:help@cdmrp.org |
Related Documents
Folder 146114 Full Announcement-1 -> fy12 bcrp eohs pa_gg.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | CDMRP Help Desk: 301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org Email: help@cdmrp.org |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.420 | PKG00099410 | Feb 23, 2012 | Apr 19, 2012 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
146114 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
146114 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
146114 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
146114 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
146114 RR_SubawardBudget30-1.2.pdf