DOD FY12 Neurofibromatosis Investigator Initiated Research Award | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The DOD FY12 Neurofibromatosis (NF) Investigator Initiated Research Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-12-NFRP-IIRA) was a U.S. Department of Defense funding opportunity administered through the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). It was designed to support investigator-driven projects in neurofibromatosis that are genuinely innovative and that can move the field forward in meaningful ways, either by improving scientific understanding of NF or by leading to better clinical tools and outcomes for people living with NF.

The program’s main goal was to fund basic and clinically oriented research that could shed light on how neurofibromatosis develops, including the biological mechanisms behind NF-associated lesions and other abnormalities. Beyond advancing knowledge, the award emphasized research likely to produce substantial improvements over existing approaches to diagnosis and treatment. In practical terms, strong applications would be expected to propose work that could change how NF is detected, monitored, or managed, and ultimately improve patient care. A consistent theme in the description is real-world impact: projects were expected to have a clear line of sight to improving quality of life for individuals affected by NF, rather than being purely incremental or narrowly descriptive.

In terms of award structure, funding could be provided as either a grant or a cooperative agreement, indicating that some projects might involve more active programmatic involvement or coordination by the government depending on the nature of the work. The opportunity fell under the broader category of science, technology, and other research and development. Cost sharing or matching funds were not required, lowering barriers for institutions and investigators that might not have additional resources to contribute.

The anticipated scale of the competition was relatively small and selective. The announcement projected approximately 4 awards with an estimated total funding level of $3,840,000. Eligibility was described as “unrestricted,” meaning it was open to any type of entity, subject to any additional eligibility details that might have been included in the full announcement. This typically allows participation from a wide range of applicants such as universities, nonprofit research organizations, small businesses, and other qualified institutions.

Key dates show that the opportunity was posted on March 22, 2012, with an application deadline of May 31, 2012. The listing was later archived on June 30, 2012, signaling the end of that funding cycle. For applicant support, the announcement directed people having trouble accessing the full posting to contact the CDMRP Help Desk (help@cdmrp.org, 301-682-5507), reflecting standard DOD/CDMRP administrative support channels for electronic submission and retrieval issues.

Overall, this award mechanism was built to stimulate new, high-impact NF research ideas, with an emphasis on work that could translate into better diagnostics, therapies, and patient outcomes, while supporting both foundational biology and clinically relevant investigation.

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