Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 11 BCRP POSTDOC
Apply for W81XWH 11 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 Apr 19, 2011 and posted on Apr 19, 2011.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2011. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $13,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 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 is a U.S. Department of the Army (USAMRAA) funding opportunity under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Breast Cancer Research Program. Its purpose is to support exceptionally talented recent doctoral or medical graduates as they complete postdoctoral training while conducting innovative, high impact breast cancer research. The program is designed not only to move a specific research project forward, but also to position the fellow to become an independent investigator working at the forefront of breast cancer research. Applicants are expected to show a clear commitment to building a career focused on breast cancer.
A defining feature of this mechanism is that the postdoctoral fellow is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). That means the fellow leads the application and is responsible for writing the project narrative, with appropriate guidance from a mentor. Prior experience in breast cancer research is not required for the PI, but the proposed project must be explicitly focused on breast cancer. Reviewers are asked to weigh the fellow's overall promise and trajectory, so applications should strongly emphasize the PI's potential for independence and success based on qualifications, prior achievements, and persuasive letters of recommendation.
Mentorship is a central component and is scrutinized closely. The mentor (or co-mentor) is expected to have demonstrated breast cancer expertise, reflected in relevant publications and active peer reviewed breast cancer funding, and to show a genuine commitment to guiding both the research and the trainee's professional development. The application should spell out the mentor's track record in innovative research and explain how the mentor will support and enable the fellow's proposed ideas. If the primary mentor does not have a strong record of mentoring predoctoral or postdoctoral trainees, that weakness can be mitigated by a compelling and well structured training program overall. However, if the mentor is not an experienced breast cancer researcher, the program requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an established breast cancer researcher to ensure the fellow receives adequate domain specific guidance.
Beyond the scientific plan, the fellowship places heavy weight on the quality and suitability of the training experience. Applications are expected to provide a detailed training plan and explain why the proposed research project and training activities are the right vehicle for achieving the award's career development goals. The submission should describe the training environment, the resources and programmatic structure available to the fellow, and how that environment will help the PI develop into an independent and innovative breast cancer researcher. A multidisciplinary approach is encouraged, though not mandatory; if the project or training involves multiple disciplines, those elements should be clearly described and integrated rather than mentioned superficially.
Scientifically, proposals must make a convincing case for both innovation and impact on breast cancer. The application needs to articulate what makes the work new or differentiating and why it matters for the field. Reviewers also expect a sound scientific rationale grounded in a thorough understanding of prior work, meaning the proposal should demonstrate command of relevant literature and clearly position the project within what is known, what is uncertain, and what the project will change.
Administratively, this opportunity was released as Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-11-BCRP-POSTDOC. The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement grant, and the activity category is science and technology and other research and development. The program anticipated around 30 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $13.5 million, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement. The original posting date was April 19, 2011, with an application closing date of June 21, 2011, and an archive date of July 21, 2011. The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development. For access issues or submission help, the announcement provides CDMRP assistance contacts, including cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil and help@cdmrp.org, with listed phone support through PA HELP and the eReceipt/CDMRP Help Desk.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DoD Breast Cancer Postdoctoral Fellowship Award?
The DoD Breast Cancer Postdoctoral Fellowship Award is a funding opportunity from the U.S. Department of the Army (USAMRAA) under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP). It supports exceptionally talented recent doctoral or medical graduates during postdoctoral training while they conduct innovative, high-impact breast cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this fellowship?
The fellowship is designed to do two things at once: move an impactful breast cancer research project forward and position the fellow to become an independent investigator working at the forefront of breast cancer research. Applicants are expected to show a clear commitment to building a career focused on breast cancer.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) for this award?
A defining feature of this mechanism is that the postdoctoral fellow is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). The fellow leads the application and is responsible for writing the project narrative, with appropriate guidance from a mentor.
Does the PI need prior experience in breast cancer research?
No. Prior experience in breast cancer research is not required for the PI. However, the proposed project must be explicitly focused on breast cancer.
What are reviewers asked to emphasize when evaluating applicants?
Reviewers are asked to weigh the fellow's overall promise and trajectory. Applications should strongly emphasize the PI's potential for independence and success, supported by qualifications, prior achievements, and persuasive letters of recommendation.
How important is mentorship in this fellowship?
Mentorship is a central component and is scrutinized closely. The mentor (or co-mentor) is expected to guide both the research and the fellow's professional development, and the application is expected to clearly describe how that guidance will be provided.
What qualifications are expected of the mentor?
The mentor (or co-mentor) is expected to have demonstrated breast cancer expertise, reflected in relevant publications and active peer-reviewed breast cancer funding. The mentor should also show a genuine commitment to supporting the fellow's research and career development.
What if the primary mentor is not an experienced breast cancer researcher?
If the mentor is not an experienced breast cancer researcher, the program requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an established breast cancer researcher to ensure the fellow receives adequate domain-specific guidance.
What if the primary mentor has limited experience mentoring trainees?
If the primary mentor does not have a strong record of mentoring predoctoral or postdoctoral trainees, that weakness can be mitigated by a compelling and well-structured overall training program, as described in the application.
What does the application need to include beyond the scientific research plan?
Beyond the scientific plan, the fellowship places heavy weight on the quality and suitability of the training experience. Applications are expected to provide a detailed training plan and explain why the proposed research project and training activities are the right vehicle for achieving the award's career development goals.
What should be addressed in the training plan and training environment description?
The application should describe the training environment, available resources, and the programmatic structure supporting the fellow. It should also explain how that environment will help the PI develop into an independent and innovative breast cancer researcher.
Is a multidisciplinary approach required?
No. A multidisciplinary approach is encouraged but not mandatory. If multiple disciplines are involved in the project or training, those elements should be clearly described and meaningfully integrated rather than mentioned superficially.
What scientific qualities are expected of the proposed research?
Proposals must make a convincing case for both innovation and impact on breast cancer. The application needs to clearly explain what makes the work new or differentiating and why it matters for the field.
How should applicants address the existing literature and scientific rationale?
Reviewers expect a sound scientific rationale grounded in a thorough understanding of prior work. The proposal should demonstrate command of relevant literature and clearly position the project within what is known, what is uncertain, and what the project will change.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-11-BCRP-POSTDOC.
What type of funding instrument is used?
The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement grant.
What is the activity category for this opportunity?
The activity category is science and technology and other research and development.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
The program anticipated around 30 awards, with an estimated total funding level of $13.5 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
What were the key dates for this opportunity?
The original posting date was April 19, 2011. The application closing date was June 21, 2011. The archive date was July 21, 2011.
What CFDA number is associated with this grant opportunity?
The CFDA number associated with the opportunity is 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development.
Who should applicants contact for access issues or submission help?
The announcement provides CDMRP assistance contacts, including cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil and help@cdmrp.org. It also lists phone support through PA HELP and the eReceipt/CDMRP Help Desk.
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