Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 15 ARP IDA
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- 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 FY15 Autism Idea Development 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 Apr 17, 2015 and posted on Apr 17, 2015.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Oct 1, 2015. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,176,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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 FY15 Autism Idea Development Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-15-ARP-IDA) is a U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) funding opportunity under the Autism Research Program (ARP) intended to spark innovative, high risk/high reward autism research. The central aim is to support early-stage, idea-driven projects that may be too novel or unconventional for more traditional funding but have strong potential to generate impactful data, open up new lines of investigation, and ultimately accelerate progress toward better outcomes for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The mechanism is positioned to enable critical discoveries or major advancements by backing creative concepts with the capacity to shift how ASD is understood, modeled, or addressed in basic and preclinical contexts.
Scientifically, the program invites applications spanning basic and preclinical research, with a clear emphasis on addressing priorities voiced by the ASD community. Specific areas strongly encouraged include testing and assessing novel therapeutics using valid preclinical models, identifying and characterizing environmental risk factors, and clarifying biological mechanisms that contribute to the heterogeneous ways ASD presents clinically. The announcement also highlights the importance of studying mechanisms underlying conditions that commonly co-occur with ASD, such as sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal issues, aggression, depression, anxiety, and related challenges that can substantially affect daily functioning and quality of life. In addition, the opportunity explicitly encourages research on factors that promote success during key transitions to independence, reflecting interest in practical outcomes across the lifespan, not just early childhood considerations.
A notable feature of this funding opportunity is its built-in support for collaboration through a Multiple PI Option. Under this structure, two investigators serve as co-equal principal investigators, each receiving a separate award, while working together on a single, integrated project. The intent is to bring complementary expertise and a fresh perspective to ASD research, with the expectation that a synergistic partnership can accelerate progress beyond what either investigator could achieve alone. This design is especially relevant for interdisciplinary projects that bridge, for example, model development and therapeutic testing, or environmental exposure science and neurobiological mechanism work.
Administratively, the award falls under the discretionary category and uses a grant/cooperative agreement framework within the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area. The CFDA listing is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The opportunity anticipated making four awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $2,176,000. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants of any entity type, subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement text. Key dates show the opportunity was posted on April 17, 2015, with an application closing date of October 1, 2015, and an archive date of October 31, 2015.
For applicant support, the announcement provides a point of contact for access issues with the full electronic posting via the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
DoD FY15 Autism Idea Development Award (W81XWH-15-ARP-IDA) - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DoD FY15 Autism Idea Development Award?
The DoD FY15 Autism Idea Development Award is a funding opportunity administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) under the Autism Research Program (ARP). It is designed to spark innovative, high risk/high reward autism research by supporting early-stage, idea-driven projects that may be too novel or unconventional for more traditional funding sources.
What is the main goal of this funding opportunity?
The central aim is to generate impactful data and open new lines of investigation that can accelerate progress toward better outcomes for individuals living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The mechanism is positioned to enable critical discoveries or major advancements by backing creative concepts with the potential to shift how ASD is understood, modeled, or addressed in basic and preclinical research contexts.
What kinds of research does this award support?
The announcement invites applications spanning basic and preclinical research. It emphasizes projects that are early-stage and idea-driven, particularly those that are innovative and potentially transformative for the field.
Is the program focused on any specific scientific priorities?
Yes. The opportunity emphasizes addressing priorities voiced by the ASD community. It encourages research that can improve understanding of ASD and contribute to meaningful outcomes for individuals with ASD.
What research areas are strongly encouraged?
Specific areas highlighted as strongly encouraged include:
- Testing and assessing novel therapeutics using valid preclinical models
- Identifying and characterizing environmental risk factors
- Clarifying biological mechanisms that contribute to the heterogeneous ways ASD presents clinically
Does the award encourage research on co-occurring conditions with ASD?
Yes. The announcement highlights the importance of studying mechanisms underlying conditions that commonly co-occur with ASD. Examples listed include sleep disturbances, gastrointestinal issues, aggression, depression, anxiety, and related challenges that can substantially affect daily functioning and quality of life.
Is research related to life outcomes and independence within scope?
Yes. The opportunity explicitly encourages research on factors that promote success during key transitions to independence. This reflects interest in practical outcomes across the lifespan, not only early childhood considerations.
What does "high risk/high reward" mean in the context of this award?
In this context, "high risk/high reward" refers to innovative projects that may be too novel or unconventional for traditional funding, but that have strong potential to produce impactful data and major advancements in ASD research.
What is the Multiple PI Option?
A notable feature of this opportunity is built-in support for collaboration through a Multiple PI Option. Under this structure, two investigators serve as co-equal principal investigators (PIs) and work together on a single, integrated project.
How does funding work under the Multiple PI Option?
Under the Multiple PI Option, each of the two co-equal PIs receives a separate award while collaborating on the same integrated project. The intent is to bring complementary expertise and a fresh perspective to ASD research through a synergistic partnership.
What types of projects are a good fit for the Multiple PI Option?
The Multiple PI Option is especially relevant for interdisciplinary projects that bridge different areas of expertise, such as model development and therapeutic testing, or environmental exposure science and neurobiological mechanism research.
What is the funding mechanism type for this opportunity?
The award uses a grant/cooperative agreement framework and is listed under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development activity area. It is categorized as discretionary.
What is the CFDA number for this program?
The CFDA listing provided is 12.420, titled Military Medical Research and Development.
How many awards were anticipated?
The opportunity anticipated making four awards.
What was the estimated total funding amount?
The estimated total funding amount was $2,176,000.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement states there is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to applicants of any entity type, subject to any clarifications contained in the full announcement text.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-15-ARP-IDA.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on April 17, 2015.
What was the application closing date?
The application closing date was October 1, 2015.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date was October 31, 2015.
Who can applicants contact for help accessing the full electronic posting?
For access issues with the full electronic posting, applicants can contact the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
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