DOD FY12 Neurofibromatosis New Investigator Award | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The DOD FY12 Neurofibromatosis (NF) New Investigator Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-12-NFRP-NIA) is a competitive research funding opportunity administered through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) under the Department of the Army. It sits within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) umbrella and is listed under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The program is designed to expand and strengthen the neurofibromatosis research workforce by helping investigators build independence and establish a sustained research direction in NF.

The main purpose of this award is career and field development: it supports either (1) promising investigators who are already operating independently and need support to further develop their NF-focused research program, or (2) established investigators from other areas who want to transition into neurofibromatosis research. Prior experience working specifically in NF is permitted but not mandatory, which makes the mechanism accessible to researchers coming from related disciplines (for example, cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, dermatology, tumor microenvironment research, imaging, or drug development) who can bring fresh approaches into NF. At the same time, the announcement signals that applicants with limited NF background are strongly encouraged to include a collaborator who already has NF expertise, which is a practical way to ensure scientific and clinical relevance, appropriate models and endpoints, and credibility within the NF community.

A key requirement is that applications must include preliminary data that is directly relevant to neurofibromatosis and to the proposed project. In practice, this means the award is not intended for purely speculative ideas without supporting evidence; instead, it favors projects where the investigator can show early feasibility, proof-of-concept results, or compelling pilot findings that justify further investment. The emphasis on NF-relevant preliminary data also suggests the program expects applicants to demonstrate a real connection between their approach and NF biology or NF patient needs, rather than a generic research plan that could apply to any disease area.

From an administrative and funding standpoint, the opportunity is categorized as discretionary and supports projects through either grants or cooperative agreements (as indicated by the listed funding instrument types). The total estimated funding amount for this specific cycle was $1,920,000, with an expectation of making about three awards, implying a relatively selective competition. There is no cost-sharing or matching requirement, which reduces barriers for applicants and institutions by not requiring them to contribute additional funds as a condition of receiving the award.

Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to a wide range of applicant organizations and entity types, subject to any clarifications that would have appeared in the full announcement under the eligibility details section. The posting date was March 22, 2012, and the application deadline for that cycle was May 31, 2012, with the opportunity later archived on June 30, 2012. For applicant support and technical issues accessing the full announcement, the listed point of contact was the CDMRP Help Desk (help@cdmrp.org, 301-682-5507), which is typical for CDMRP-managed opportunities that rely on their electronic submission and receipt systems.

Overall, this funding mechanism is best understood as an on-ramp or accelerator for investigators who can show early, NF-specific traction and who are positioned to become long-term contributors to the neurofibromatosis research landscape. It rewards both scientific promise and a credible plan to execute NF-relevant work, particularly when supported by appropriate collaboration and preliminary evidence.

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