Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 12 BCRP POSTDOC
Apply for W81XWH 12 BCRP POSTDOC
- 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 Postdoctoral Fellowship 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 Feb 23, 2012 and posted on Feb 23, 2012.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 19, 2012. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $10,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 22 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 Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-12-BCRP-POSTDOC) is a U.S. Department of the Army, USAMRAA-administered funding opportunity under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Breast Cancer Research Program. It is designed to support exceptionally talented recent PhD or MD graduates while they complete postdoctoral training focused on innovative, high-impact breast cancer research. The core purpose is career development: the award is meant to help top early-career scientists gain the experience, mentorship, and research momentum needed to transition into independent investigators working at the leading edge of breast cancer research.
A defining feature of this mechanism is that the postdoctoral fellow is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). That means the fellow, not the mentor, is expected to take ownership of the scientific vision and write the project narrative, with appropriate guidance and oversight from the mentor. The program is explicitly looking for individuals who stand out as the "best and brightest" among their peers, and applications must make a strong case that the fellow has both the commitment and the long-term intention to build a career centered on breast cancer research. Even if the applicant has not previously worked in breast cancer, the proposed project itself must clearly and directly focus on breast cancer.
Applications are expected to emphasize the applicant's potential to become an independent breast cancer researcher. This is assessed through the fellow's qualifications and track record, notable achievements, and strong letters of recommendation that speak to scientific talent, leadership, independence, and future promise. In other words, the program is not only funding a project; it is investing in a person who is likely to develop into a field-leading investigator. The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology/Research and Development activity category and uses cooperative agreement and grant funding instruments, signaling that the awarding agency may have a more engaged role than in a standard grant, depending on the terms of the award.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, the opportunity was posted February 23, 2012, with an application closing date of April 19, 2012 (archived May 19, 2012). The estimated total funding was $10,000,000, with an anticipated 22 awards, and there was no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement. The CFDA number associated with this program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development), which situates it within the Department of Defense medical research portfolio rather than a civilian health agency.
For applicant support or issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact is the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507 or help@cdmrp.org.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DOD Breast Cancer Postdoctoral Fellowship Award?
The DOD Breast Cancer Postdoctoral Fellowship Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-12-BCRP-POSTDOC) is a U.S. Department of the Army funding opportunity administered by USAMRAA under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Breast Cancer Research Program. It supports exceptionally talented recent PhD or MD graduates as they complete postdoctoral training centered on innovative, high-impact breast cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship mechanism?
The core purpose is career development. The award is designed to help outstanding early-career scientists build research momentum, gain mentored postdoctoral experience, and strengthen their trajectory toward becoming independent investigators working at the leading edge of breast cancer research.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) on this award?
A defining feature is that the postdoctoral fellow is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). The fellow, not the mentor, is expected to own the scientific vision and take the lead in writing the project narrative, with appropriate guidance and oversight from the mentor.
Is this opportunity focused more on the project or the applicant?
It is explicitly both, but it strongly emphasizes the applicant's potential to become an independent breast cancer researcher. The program is described as investing in a person as much as funding a project, looking for individuals likely to develop into field-leading investigators.
What kinds of applicants is the program looking for?
The program is looking for postdoctoral fellows who stand out as the "best and brightest" among their peers. Applications are expected to make a strong case for scientific talent, leadership, independence, and long-term promise, along with a clear commitment to a career centered on breast cancer research.
Do applicants need prior breast cancer research experience?
The information provided indicates that an applicant may have not previously worked in breast cancer. However, the proposed project must clearly and directly focus on breast cancer, and the application must demonstrate commitment and long-term intention to build a career centered on breast cancer research.
What should the proposed research focus on?
The proposed project must clearly and directly focus on breast cancer and should be positioned as innovative and high-impact, consistent with the program's emphasis on research at the leading edge of the field.
How is an applicant's potential for independence evaluated?
The opportunity indicates this is assessed through the fellow's qualifications and track record, notable achievements, and strong letters of recommendation that speak to scientific talent, leadership, independence, and future promise.
What role does the mentor play if the fellow is the PI?
Based on the description, the mentor provides guidance and oversight while the fellow takes ownership of the scientific vision and leads the writing of the project narrative.
What agency and program administer this opportunity?
This opportunity is under the U.S. Department of the Army and is administered by USAMRAA within CDMRP's Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP).
What is the activity category for this funding opportunity?
The opportunity falls under the Science and Technology/Research and Development activity category.
What funding instruments are used for this opportunity?
The opportunity uses cooperative agreement and grant funding instruments. This signals that the awarding agency may have a more engaged role than in a standard grant, depending on the terms of the award.
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the key dates?
The opportunity was posted on February 23, 2012. The application closing date was April 19, 2012. It was archived on May 19, 2012.
How much funding was available and how many awards were anticipated?
The estimated total funding was $10,000,000, with an anticipated 22 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The information provided states there was no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number is 12.420, titled Military Medical Research and Development, which places the opportunity within the Department of Defense medical research portfolio.
Where can applicants get help or report issues accessing the full announcement?
Applicant support is available through the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507 or by email at help@cdmrp.org.
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