Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 10 BCRP IDEA
Apply for W81XWH 10 BCRP IDEA
- 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 Idea 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 Apr 21, 2010 and posted on Jan 29, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 5, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $46,300,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 75 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) Idea Award is a funding opportunity from the Department of the Army (USAMRAA) intended to spark genuinely new, early-stage research concepts that could open up fresh directions in breast cancer science. It is built for projects that are not yet mature or heavily developed, but that have a strong scientific rationale and the potential to produce highly influential results. The central aim is to encourage high risk, high reward work that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that meaningfully accelerate progress toward eliminating breast cancer.
A defining feature of this mechanism is its emphasis on conceptual innovation and potential impact over incremental progress. Applicants are expected to propose a well-formulated, testable hypothesis grounded in sound reasoning, but they are not expected to have extensive supporting datasets. In fact, relying on preliminary data runs counter to the spirit of the award. While preliminary data can be included, applications are expected to stand on the strength of the idea itself: why it is compelling, why it is plausible, and why it could change the field if it works. In review and prioritization, Innovation and Impact are explicitly highlighted as the most important aspects, signaling that creative approaches and transformative potential matter more than conservative, low-risk plans.
The program scope is broad, welcoming proposals across the full continuum of breast cancer research. This includes basic research (mechanisms and biology), translational research (moving discoveries toward practical use), clinical research (patient-centered studies), behavioral research (factors influencing prevention, screening, treatment adherence, survivorship, and outcomes), and epidemiological research (population-level patterns, risk factors, disparities, and trends). This wide scope is meant to ensure that disruptive ideas can come from any discipline, not only from laboratory science.
Administratively, the opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-10-BCRP-IDEA; CFDA 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development) was offered as a grant/cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category. It anticipated roughly 75 awards with an estimated total funding level of $46.3 million. Cost sharing was not required, and eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement. Key dates for the archived posting included a posted date of January 29, 2010, with an application closing date of May 5, 2010, and an archive date of June 4, 2010.
For applicant support, the announcement provided points of contact for announcement access and submission assistance, including the CDMRP Program Announcement Help line (301-619-7079; cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil) and eReceipt/CDMRP Help Desk support (301-682-5507; help@cdmrp.org).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DoD BCRP Idea Award
What is the DoD Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Idea Award?
The BCRP Idea Award is a Department of Defense funding opportunity administered by the Department of the Army (USAMRAA). It is designed to spark genuinely new, early-stage research concepts that could open fresh directions in breast cancer science.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central goal is to encourage high risk, high reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that meaningfully accelerate progress toward eliminating breast cancer.
What kind of projects is the Idea Award intended to support?
This mechanism is intended for projects that are not yet mature or heavily developed, but that have a strong scientific rationale and the potential to produce highly influential results. The emphasis is on conceptual innovation and potential impact rather than incremental advances.
What makes this award different from other research grants?
A defining feature is that Innovation and Impact are explicitly highlighted as the most important aspects in review and prioritization. Applicants are expected to propose creative, transformative ideas rather than conservative, low-risk projects focused on incremental progress.
Is preliminary data required for an application?
No. Applicants are not expected to have extensive supporting datasets. In fact, relying on preliminary data runs counter to the spirit of the award. Preliminary data can be included, but applications are expected to stand on the strength of the idea itself.
If preliminary data is not required, what should the application emphasize?
The application should emphasize why the idea is compelling, why it is plausible, and why it could change the field if it works. A well-formulated, testable hypothesis grounded in sound reasoning is expected.
Does the program require a hypothesis-driven approach?
Yes. Applicants are expected to propose a well-formulated, testable hypothesis that is grounded in sound scientific reasoning, even if extensive preliminary data are not provided.
What research areas are allowed under this opportunity?
The scope is broad and welcomes proposals across the full continuum of breast cancer research, including:
- Basic research (mechanisms and biology)
- Translational research (moving discoveries toward practical use)
- Clinical research (patient-centered studies)
- Behavioral research (prevention, screening, treatment adherence, survivorship, and outcomes)
- Epidemiological research (population-level patterns, risk factors, disparities, and trends)
Is this opportunity limited to laboratory-based research?
No. The wide scope is intended to ensure disruptive ideas can come from any discipline, including clinical, behavioral, and population-based research, not only laboratory science.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding level?
The opportunity anticipated approximately 75 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $46.3 million.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. Cost sharing was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted, meaning it was open to many entity types, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications contained in the full announcement.
What type of funding instrument was used?
The opportunity was offered as a grant/cooperative agreement under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number was W81XWH-10-BCRP-IDEA.
What CFDA number was associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number listed was 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
When was the opportunity posted and when did it close?
The archived posting listed a posted date of January 29, 2010, and an application closing date of May 5, 2010.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date listed was June 4, 2010.
Where can applicants get help accessing the announcement or with submission questions?
For announcement access and submission assistance, the announcement listed the CDMRP Program Announcement Help line at 301-619-7079 and cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil.
Where can applicants get technical help with eReceipt/CDMRP?
For eReceipt/CDMRP Help Desk support, the announcement listed 301-682-5507 and help@cdmrp.org.
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