DOD FY11 Prostate Cancer Postdoctoral Training Award | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The DOD FY11 Prostate Cancer Postdoctoral Training Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-11-PCRP-PTA) is a Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) funding mechanism run through the Department of the Army/USAMRAA under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). It is designed to support recent doctoral graduates who want to build a focused, career-launching training experience in prostate cancer research. The award is structured primarily as salary support for the postdoctoral trainee, and an important feature is that the postdoc trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the proposal. In other words, this mechanism is meant to help early-career scientists take ownership of a prostate cancer-centered research and training plan while still operating within a mentored environment.

The program’s purpose is explicitly training-driven rather than simply project-driven. Applicants are expected to show strong potential and a clear commitment to developing into independent investigators working at the leading edge of prostate cancer research. Notably, applicants do not need prior prostate cancer research experience to be considered, which makes the opportunity well suited to talented researchers transitioning into the prostate cancer field from adjacent disciplines. At the same time, the application must include at least one mentor who already has demonstrated prostate cancer research experience, backed by a record of funding and publications. The mentor (or mentors) is expected to do more than provide lab space; the announcement emphasizes that mentors should show a clear commitment to the PI’s development and be well positioned to significantly contribute to the PI’s progression toward a prostate cancer research career.

A central requirement is an individualized training program that is clearly prostate cancer-focused and tailored to the applicant’s development needs. The announcement gives examples of what this training plan can include, such as coursework, learning specific laboratory techniques, attending conferences, participating in seminars and journal clubs, and taking on teaching and/or clinical responsibilities where appropriate. The goal is to demonstrate a coherent plan that builds relevant skills and experience directly tied to the proposed research direction and the applicant’s longer-term career trajectory. Applicants must also describe an environment that is appropriate for both the training and research components, making it clear that the institutional setting, resources, and mentorship structure can realistically support the work and the PI’s development.

Applications are expected to be written by the PI (the postdoctoral trainee), with appropriate guidance from the mentor(s). The scientific scope is broad, spanning a wide spectrum from basic research through clinical research. However, the work should align with at least one of the PCRP focus areas, and applicants are encouraged (but not required) to address one of the PCRP overarching challenges. This framing signals that the program is looking for training experiences that are not only scientifically strong, but also clearly relevant to the program’s priorities in prostate cancer.

Eligibility is tightly tied to career stage. By October 1, 2011, the PI must have successfully defended a doctoral thesis or hold an M.D. degree, and must have three years or less of postdoctoral fellowship experience. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. The opportunity was posted April 21, 2011, with an original and current closing date of June 8, 2011, and an archive date of July 8, 2011. The announcement projected about 30 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.7 million. The award ceiling and floor were listed as $0, which typically indicates that applicants need to rely on the specific program announcement and budget guidance rather than a fixed cap shown in the summary fields. For help accessing the full announcement, the listed contact was the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.

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