Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 09 BCRP PREDOC
Apply for W81XWH 09 BCRP PREDOC
- 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 Predoctoral Traineeship 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 Jan 21, 2009 and posted on Jan 21, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Mar 11, 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 $11,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 90 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 Predoctoral Traineeship Award is a Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) funding opportunity designed to support the research training of promising graduate students who are pursuing doctoral-level work focused on breast cancer. First offered in fiscal year 1993, this mechanism has a long history within the BCRP; as of the announcement, 3,102 applications had been submitted over time and 1,114 were recommended for funding. The central purpose is workforce development in breast cancer research: it funds a structured, mentored training experience intended to help a graduate student build the skills, research record, and professional trajectory needed for a long-term career in the field.
A defining feature of this award is that the predoctoral trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). In practical terms, that means the student is expected to take primary ownership of the application and articulate the research and training plan in their own voice, while still receiving appropriate guidance from the mentor. The grant is therefore both a training investment and an early test of the applicant's readiness to function as an independent scientific thinker. Review emphasis is placed not only on the scientific merit of the proposed work, but also on the applicant's overall potential and the quality of the environment that will shape their development.
Mentorship is a formal and heavily weighted component of the opportunity. The designated mentor must show a clear commitment to supervising the PI's research and training and must demonstrate a track record in breast cancer research. If the primary mentor does not have substantial breast cancer research experience, the program requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an established breast cancer researcher to ensure the trainee is grounded in field-specific expertise and networks. This structure signals that the program is looking for more than general biomedical training; it wants trainees embedded in an ecosystem where breast cancer research is a core strength and where the student can gain direct exposure to the questions, methods, and translational priorities that define the area.
Applications are expected to highlight five main elements: the PI's talent, potential, and commitment to breast cancer research; the mentor's qualifications and breast cancer research experience; the depth and credibility of the mentor's support for the PI's research and training; the overall strength of the breast cancer research training program being offered (including how the student will be trained and evaluated); and the institution's commitment to developing future leaders in breast cancer research. Taken together, these criteria point to a proposal that integrates a feasible research project with a thoughtful training plan, backed by strong mentorship and an environment that can realistically produce a well-prepared early-career breast cancer researcher.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted January 21, 2009, under Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-09-BCRP-PREDOC, with an original and current closing date of March 11, 2009, and an archive date of April 10, 2009. The agency listed is the Department of the Army, USAMRAA, and the activity category is Science and Technology and other Research and Development. The program anticipated roughly 90 awards with an estimated total funding level of $11,000,000. The CFDA number associated with the program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The funding instrument type is listed as cooperative agreement/grant, and there is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicant entities, with the caveat that any additional eligibility clarifications would be contained in the full announcement text.
For support, the announcement provides contact points for help accessing the full posting and for electronic submission assistance, including the CDMRP help desk and email/phone contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the DOD Breast Cancer Predoctoral Traineeship Award?
The DOD Breast Cancer Predoctoral Traineeship Award is a funding opportunity under the Department of Defense (DOD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) that supports structured, mentored research training for promising graduate students pursuing doctoral-level work focused on breast cancer. Its central purpose is workforce development: helping trainees build skills, research experience, and professional momentum for a long-term career in breast cancer research.
What is the main goal of this award?
The award is designed to fund a mentored training experience that strengthens the trainee's ability to become a future leader in breast cancer research. In addition to supporting a feasible research project, it emphasizes professional development, training structure, and the quality of the scientific environment guiding the trainee.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) on this award?
A defining feature is that the predoctoral trainee (the graduate student) is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). The student is expected to take primary ownership of the application and present the research and training plan in their own voice, while still receiving appropriate mentor guidance.
Does the mentor serve as the PI instead of the student?
No. The opportunity is structured so the student is the PI. The mentor plays a major role in supervision and training support, but the application is meant to reflect the trainee's leadership and readiness to function as an independent scientific thinker.
How long has this funding mechanism existed?
This traineeship mechanism was first offered in fiscal year 1993 and has a long history within the BCRP.
What historical application and funding numbers are mentioned for this mechanism?
As of the announcement, 3,102 applications had been submitted over time and 1,114 were recommended for funding.
What does the program emphasize during review?
Review emphasis is placed on more than scientific merit alone. The opportunity highlights the importance of the trainee's overall potential, the quality and credibility of mentorship, and the strength of the training environment that will shape the trainee's development.
How important is mentorship in this award?
Mentorship is a formal and heavily weighted component. The mentor must demonstrate a clear commitment to supervising the trainee's research and training and must show a track record in breast cancer research.
What happens if the primary mentor does not have substantial breast cancer research experience?
If the primary mentor lacks substantial breast cancer research experience, the program requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an established breast cancer researcher. This is intended to ensure the trainee is embedded in field-specific expertise and networks.
Why does the program require breast cancer-specific mentorship and environment?
The structure signals that the program is seeking more than general biomedical training. It wants trainees situated in an ecosystem where breast cancer research is a core strength, with direct exposure to breast cancer research questions, methods, and translational priorities.
What five elements are applications expected to highlight?
Applications are expected to highlight: (1) the PI's talent, potential, and commitment to breast cancer research; (2) the mentor's qualifications and breast cancer research experience; (3) the depth and credibility of the mentor's support for the PI's research and training; (4) the overall strength of the breast cancer research training program being offered, including how the student will be trained and evaluated; and (5) the institution's commitment to developing future leaders in breast cancer research.
Is the research project the only focus of the application?
No. The described criteria indicate that the proposal should integrate a feasible research project with a thoughtful training plan, strong mentorship, and a supportive institutional environment.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-09-BCRP-PREDOC.
When was this opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on January 21, 2009.
What was the closing date for applications?
The original closing date and the current closing date listed are both March 11, 2009.
What is the archive date for the posting?
The archive date listed is April 10, 2009.
Which agency is associated with this funding opportunity?
The agency listed is the Department of the Army, USAMRAA.
What activity category is this opportunity listed under?
The activity category is listed as Science and Technology and other Research and Development.
How many awards were anticipated?
The program anticipated roughly 90 awards.
What total funding level was estimated?
The estimated total funding level was $11,000,000.
What is the CFDA number associated with this program?
The CFDA number associated with the program is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
What funding instrument type is listed?
The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicant entities. Any additional eligibility clarifications would be contained in the full announcement text.
Where should applicants look for additional eligibility details?
The announcement indicates that any additional eligibility clarifications would be contained in the full announcement text.
What kind of support contacts are provided in the announcement?
The posting provides contact points for help accessing the full posting and for electronic submission assistance, including the CDMRP help desk and email/phone contacts.
What types of help can the CDMRP help desk provide?
Based on the announcement, the CDMRP help desk is a support contact for assistance with accessing the full posting and for electronic submission assistance.
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