This Department of Defense grant aims to fund high-impact, systematic research exploring the association between Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) and subsequent Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) in military personnel. The FY13 Military Risk Factors Research Award seeks applications using well-defined, existing study cohorts. Proposed studies must characterize the TBI-AD link and resulting cognitive/behavioral functional impairments. Investigators are encouraged to use combined measures like neuropsychological assessments, imaging, genomics, and cerebral spinal fluid analysis, and to form interdisciplinary teams. The research will provide significant benefits to both military and civilian communities affected by TBI-related neurological conditions.
Opportunity ID: 240315
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | W81XWH-13-MRPRA-MRFA |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DOD FY13 Militarily Relevant Peer Reviewed Alzheimer’s Disease – Military Risk Factors Research 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: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.420 — Military Medical Research and Development |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Aug 21, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Dec 16, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Jan 15, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $5,500,000 |
| 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: | Military personnel who suffer from Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs) face an increased risk for developing several long-term health problems. These conditions include Alzheimer’s-like dementia, aggression, memory loss, depression, and symptoms similar to those of other neurological diseases. Research funded through the FY13 Military Risk Factors Research Award (MRFA) Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity is intended to facilitate high-impact, systematic, population-based, research into the association between TBI and the subsequent development of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). This announcement seeks applications which will work with well-defined, already identified, study cohorts. Studies should demonstrate how they will characterize the association of TBI and subsequent AD. As part of the application, applicants should carefully consider how their studies will characterize the cognitive and behavioral symptoms that result in functional impairments in the proposed cohort. Studies that use combinations of measures (e.g., neuropsychological assessments, imaging, genomics, and cerebral spinal fluid) are encouraged. Investigators should consider developing interdisciplinary teams or consortia as part of the support plan for executing the research. The research impact is intended to benefit the military community, while also meeting a public purpose for the benefit of the civilian community. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
TATRC Help Desk: programannouncements@tatrc.org
Email:programannouncements@tatrc.org |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 240315 Full Announcement-1 -> certifications and assurances for assistance agreements.pdf
Folder 240315 Full Announcement-1 -> fy13 mrpra-mrfa program announcement.pdf
Folder 240315 Full Announcement-1 -> biosketch.pdf
Folder 240315 Full Announcement-1 -> representations for assistance agreements.pdf
Folder 240315 Full Announcement-1 -> abstract.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | TATRC Help Desk: programannouncements@tatrc.org Email: programannouncements@tatrc.org |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.420 | NONE | none | PKG00185271 | Aug 21, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
240315 RR_SF424_1_2-1.2.pdf
240315 RR_KeyPersonExpanded_1_2-1.2.pdf
240315 PerformanceSite_1_4-1.4.pdf
240315 RR_Budget-1.1.pdf
240315 RR_OtherProjectInfo_1_3-1.3.pdf
Optional forms
240315 RR_SubawardBudget-1.2.pdf
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