Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 10 BCRP PREDOC
Apply for W81XWH 10 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 Mar 18, 2010 and posted on Feb 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Apr 7, 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 $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 (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-10-BCRP-PREDOC) is a Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) funding opportunity run through the Dept. of the Army, USAMRAA, designed to support the research training of promising graduate students who are building careers in breast cancer research. The program has a long history, first launched in FY93, and the announcement notes that over time it received 3,521 applications with 1,195 recommended for funding, which signals a well-established, competitive traineeship mechanism focused on developing the next generation of breast cancer researchers.
A defining feature of this award is that the predoctoral trainee, not the faculty advisor, is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). In practical terms, that means the graduate student is expected to take primary responsibility for writing and shaping the application, while receiving appropriate guidance from the designated mentor. The intent is to evaluate the student as an emerging independent scientist, not simply as a contributor to a mentor-driven project, and to fund a training and research plan that clearly positions the trainee for a successful long-term trajectory in breast cancer research.
Mentorship is central to how applications are judged. The mentor can be junior or senior faculty, but must show a clear commitment to directing the PI's research and professional development and must have an established track record in breast cancer research. If the proposed mentor does not have substantial breast cancer research experience, the opportunity requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an experienced breast cancer researcher. That requirement is meant to ensure the trainee has access to breast cancer-specific expertise, appropriate scientific oversight, and an environment that can realistically support a rigorous breast cancer research and training plan.
The announcement emphasizes several core evaluation themes applicants should foreground. Reviewers are looking for clear evidence of the PI's talent, potential, and genuine commitment to breast cancer research, typically demonstrated through academic performance, prior research productivity, and a coherent statement of career goals. They also weigh the mentor's (and co-mentor's, if applicable) qualifications and depth of experience in breast cancer research, along with the tangible level of support being offered to the trainee, such as the quality of supervision, access to resources, and structured training opportunities. Beyond the individuals, the strength of the overall training program in breast cancer research and the institution's broader commitment to developing future leaders in the field are important, since the award is framed as a traineeship meant to produce durable career outcomes, not just short-term results.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted February 3, 2010, with an original and final closing date of April 7, 2010, and an archive date of May 7, 2010. It falls under a discretionary funding category and supports science and technology or other research and development activities. The funding instrument type is listed as cooperative agreement and grant, and the CFDA number is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The estimate provided in the announcement is approximately $11,000,000 in total funding with an expected 90 awards, and it explicitly states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is described as "unrestricted" (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement text. For technical issues accessing the full announcement or submission systems, the notice provides help contacts through PA HELP (301-619-7079, cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil), eReceipt HELP (301-682-5507, help@cdmrp.org), and the CDMRP Help Desk.
DoD Breast Cancer Predoctoral Traineeship Award (W81XWH-10-BCRP-PREDOC) - FAQs
What is the DoD Breast Cancer Predoctoral Traineeship Award?
It is a Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) funding opportunity, administered through the Department of the Army (USAMRAA), that supports the research training of promising graduate students who are building careers in breast cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this funding opportunity?
The purpose is to fund a research and training plan that positions a predoctoral trainee for a long-term career in breast cancer research, with an emphasis on the trainee's development as an emerging independent scientist.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) on this award?
The predoctoral trainee (the graduate student) is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI), rather than the faculty advisor.
What does it mean that the trainee is the PI in practical terms?
It means the graduate student is expected to take primary responsibility for writing and shaping the application, while receiving appropriate guidance from the designated mentor. Reviewers are meant to evaluate the student as an emerging independent scientist, not simply as a contributor to a mentor-driven project.
How important is mentorship in the review process?
Mentorship is central to how applications are judged. Reviewers assess the mentor's commitment to directing the trainee's research and professional development, as well as the mentor's track record in breast cancer research.
Does the mentor need to be senior faculty?
No. The mentor can be junior or senior faculty, but must demonstrate a clear commitment to the trainee's development and an established track record in breast cancer research.
What if the proposed mentor does not have substantial breast cancer research experience?
If the proposed mentor does not have substantial breast cancer research experience, the opportunity requires a formal co-mentorship arrangement with an experienced breast cancer researcher.
Why does the opportunity require a co-mentor in some cases?
The co-mentorship requirement is intended to ensure the trainee has access to breast cancer-specific expertise, appropriate scientific oversight, and an environment that can realistically support a rigorous breast cancer research and training plan.
What key themes does the announcement emphasize for applicants?
The announcement highlights themes reviewers are looking for, including: evidence of the trainee's talent and potential, a genuine commitment to breast cancer research, strong mentor/co-mentor qualifications and support, the strength of the overall training program, and the institution's commitment to developing future leaders in breast cancer research.
How can a trainee demonstrate "commitment" to breast cancer research in the application?
The announcement indicates this is typically demonstrated through academic performance, prior research productivity, and a coherent statement of career goals focused on breast cancer research.
What aspects of the mentor relationship are reviewers likely to weigh?
Based on the announcement, reviewers weigh the mentor's (and co-mentor's, if applicable) qualifications and depth of experience in breast cancer research, plus the tangible level of support offered to the trainee, such as the quality of supervision, access to resources, and structured training opportunities.
Does the opportunity focus more on short-term results or long-term career development?
It is framed as a traineeship intended to produce durable career outcomes, not just short-term research results.
How established or competitive is this traineeship mechanism?
The program has a long history (first launched in FY93). The announcement notes that over time it received 3,521 applications with 1,195 recommended for funding, signaling a well-established and competitive mechanism.
Which agency and program run this opportunity?
This is a Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) opportunity run through the Department of the Army, USAMRAA.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-10-BCRP-PREDOC.
What type of funding category and activity does this support?
It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity supporting science and technology or other research and development activities.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as cooperative agreement and grant.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA number is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
How much total funding and how many awards are expected?
The announcement estimates approximately $11,000,000 in total funding with an expected 90 awards.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement explicitly states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as "unrestricted" (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarifications in the full announcement text.
When was the opportunity posted and what were the closing dates?
The opportunity was posted on February 3, 2010. The original and final closing date listed is April 7, 2010. The archive date is May 7, 2010.
Where can applicants get help with technical issues or access problems?
The notice provides help contacts for technical issues accessing the full announcement or submission systems: PA HELP at 301-619-7079 or cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil; eReceipt HELP at 301-682-5507 or help@cdmrp.org; and the CDMRP Help Desk.
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