Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 09 BCRP EOHS2
Apply for W81XWH 09 BCRP EOHS2
- 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 Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420 Military Medical Research and Development.
- This funding opportunity was created on Oct 14, 2009 and posted on Oct 14, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 2, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $12,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 3 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility.
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Opportunity Summary:
The DoD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award is a competitive funding opportunity run through the Department of the Army/USAMRAA that is designed to identify and support unusually promising early-career scientists with the potential to drive major, field-shaping advances in breast cancer research. The intent is less about backing a single incremental project and more about investing in people who have already shown exceptional originality and productivity and who are likely to become influential leaders in the breast cancer research community. Applicants are expected to present an ambitious, forward-looking vision that aims at the eradication of breast cancer and to show a willingness to challenge existing assumptions and conventional approaches.
A key feature of this mechanism is how proposals are evaluated. Reviewers place heavier weight on the Principal Investigator's track record of creative and original accomplishments, their demonstrated capacity for leadership, and the clarity and boldness of their long-term vision than they do on the specifics of the proposed research plan. The research project still matters and is reviewed, but it functions more as evidence of the applicant's innovative direction and ability to execute high-impact work rather than being the dominant factor. Notably, prior experience specifically in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application itself must be focused on breast cancer, and the selected PI must commit at least 50 percent of their full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research, signaling that this is meant to be a major career-defining commitment rather than a side project.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-09-BCRP-EOHS2) was offered as either a cooperative agreement or a grant under the Science and Technology/Research and Development activity category, with no cost sharing or matching requirement. The estimated total funding available was $12,000,000, with an expectation of about three awards, implying a highly selective program. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement. The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2009, with an original and current closing date of December 2, 2009, and an archive date of January 1, 2010. The CFDA listing associated with the program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
Historically, the program description emphasizes its selectivity and prestige: since it began in FY04, 133 proposals had been received and 27 recommended for funding at the time of this announcement. For applicants, that context communicates that this award is targeted at standout early-career investigators who can credibly argue they are among the strongest emerging researchers in their broader scientific area and can translate that talent into transformative breast cancer research. For practical support, the announcement includes help contacts for accessing the full posting and for electronic submission assistance through the CDMRP help desk channels.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DoD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award?
The Era of Hope Scholar Award is a competitive funding opportunity within the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP), run through the Department of the Army/USAMRAA. It is designed to identify and support unusually promising early-career scientists who have the potential to drive major, field-shaping advances in breast cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The purpose is to invest in people rather than fund a single incremental project. The award targets early-career investigators who have already demonstrated exceptional originality and productivity and who are likely to become influential leaders in the breast cancer research community.
Is this award focused on a specific research project or the applicant?
Review emphasis is placed more heavily on the Principal Investigator (PI) than on the details of the research plan. The research project is still reviewed, but it primarily serves as evidence of the applicant's innovative direction and ability to execute high-impact work.
How are proposals evaluated for this opportunity?
Reviewers place heavier weight on the PI's track record of creative and original accomplishments, their demonstrated capacity for leadership, and the clarity and boldness of their long-term vision. The proposed research plan matters, but it is not the dominant factor compared with the PI's demonstrated potential and vision.
What type of vision is the program looking for from applicants?
Applicants are expected to present an ambitious, forward-looking vision aimed at the eradication of breast cancer, along with a willingness to challenge existing assumptions and conventional approaches.
Do applicants need prior experience specifically in breast cancer research?
No. Prior experience specifically in breast cancer research is not required. However, the application itself must be focused on breast cancer.
Does the proposed work need to be about breast cancer?
Yes. Even though prior breast cancer research experience is not required, the application must be focused on breast cancer.
Is there an effort commitment requirement for the selected Principal Investigator?
Yes. The selected PI must commit at least 50 percent of their full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. This signals that the award is intended to be a major, career-defining commitment rather than a side project.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-09-BCRP-EOHS2.
What agency and administrative office run this opportunity?
The opportunity is run through the Department of the Army/USAMRAA under the DoD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP).
What type of award instrument is used?
This opportunity was offered as either a cooperative agreement or a grant.
What activity category does this funding fall under?
The activity category is Science and Technology/Research and Development.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement listed for this opportunity.
How much total funding was estimated to be available?
The estimated total funding available was $12,000,000.
How many awards were expected?
The announcement anticipated about three awards, indicating a highly selective program.
How selective or competitive is the Era of Hope Scholar Award?
The program description emphasizes selectivity and prestige. Since the mechanism began in FY04, 133 proposals had been received and 27 were recommended for funding at the time of this announcement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA listing associated with the program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on October 14, 2009.
What was the application deadline?
The original and current closing date listed was December 2, 2009.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was January 1, 2010.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full posting?
The announcement includes help contacts for accessing the full posting. Specific contact details are referenced as being included in the full announcement.
Where can applicants get help with electronic submission?
The announcement references electronic submission assistance available through CDMRP help desk channels.
What is the core expectation for applicants beyond the research proposal?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate exceptional originality and productivity, show leadership potential, and articulate a clear and bold long-term vision for transformative breast cancer research.
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