Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 09 OCRP CONDEV
Apply for W81XWH 09 OCRP CONDEV
- 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 Ovarian Cancer Consortium 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 Jan 27, 2009 and posted on Nov 19, 2008.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Feb 6, 2009. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 2 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 Ovarian Cancer Consortium Development Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-09-OCRP-CONDEV) is a Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) grant mechanism run through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) to build the foundation for a large, multi-institutional ovarian cancer research consortium. Its central purpose is to accelerate a coordinated, team-based effort focused specifically on identifying and characterizing the early biological and clinical changes associated with ovarian cancer, with the long-range goal of positioning the field to pursue better early detection and a clearer understanding of disease progression.
This opportunity is explicitly designed as an infrastructure development award rather than a traditional research project grant. The award supports the creation of a Coordinating Center and the formation of working collaborations among prospective Research Sites, with the intent of assembling a high-functioning, multi-institutional team capable of running a major consortium effort. The people involved are expected to be leading scientists and/or clinicians with substantial contributions to ovarian cancer research, or individuals with specialized expertise directly relevant to early changes in ovarian cancer progression. In practical terms, the program is looking for applicants who can credibly convene multiple institutions, align them around shared scientific priorities, and set up the operational machinery that makes complex cross-site research feasible and efficient.
Key supported activities fall under “infrastructure development” and include building and formalizing collaborations, creating an administrative and management structure, developing clear research planning and communication approaches, and addressing how intellectual property will be managed across partners. The solicitation emphasizes that the consortium needs more than goodwill and a list of collaborators; it needs a coordinated plan for decision-making, data and resource sharing, communication, and governance that can support future research at scale. Importantly, the FY09 Consortium Development Award does not pay for research costs. Instead, it funds the planning and coordination work necessary to prepare for the later research phase.
The award sits within a staged, multi-year strategy. The OCRP first offered the Consortium Development Award mechanism in FY08 and recommended two awards for funding. It continued the development phase with a second round in FY09 (the round described here) and then planned a separate FY10 “Consortium Award” intended to fund the actual research activities of the established consortium. Recipients of the FY08 and FY09 Consortium Development Awards are expected to submit proposals in FY10 to compete for the Consortium Award. The program’s intent is to limit the FY10 competition primarily to the development award recipients (two from FY08 and two from FY09), creating a pipeline from planning to execution. However, the OCRP reserves the right to open the FY10 Consortium Award competition more broadly if it does not receive enough high-quality FY09 development proposals to meet its target.
From a funding and administrative standpoint, this is a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement/grant instrument under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The estimated total funding is $500,000, with an expectation of making two awards (the actual number depending on proposal quality and volume). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is listed as “unrestricted,” meaning it is broadly open to any applicant type, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement’s eligibility language.
Timing details in the posting indicate it was posted on November 19, 2008, with a current closing date of February 6, 2009, and an archive date of February 26, 2009. For applicant support, the announcement provides contacts for program announcement help (301-619-7079, cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil) and eReceipt help (301-682-5507, help@cdmrp.org), reflecting the program’s use of CDMRP submission and support infrastructure.
Overall, the opportunity is best understood as a planning-and-coordination grant meant to create a serious, durable ovarian cancer consortium focused on early disease changes, with the clear expectation that successful teams will transition into a subsequent, competitively awarded research phase in FY10.
FAQs: DOD Ovarian Cancer Consortium Development Award (W81XWH-09-OCRP-CONDEV)
What is the DOD Ovarian Cancer Consortium Development Award?
It is a Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) funding mechanism administered through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA). The award is intended to build the foundation for a large, multi-institutional ovarian cancer research consortium.
What is the main purpose of this opportunity?
The central purpose is to accelerate a coordinated, team-based effort focused specifically on identifying and characterizing early biological and clinical changes associated with ovarian cancer, with the long-range goal of enabling better early detection and a clearer understanding of disease progression.
Is this a traditional research project grant?
No. This opportunity is explicitly an infrastructure development award rather than a traditional research project grant.
Does this award pay for research costs?
No. The FY09 Consortium Development Award does not pay for research costs. It funds planning and coordination work needed to prepare for a later research phase.
What kinds of activities are supported under this award?
Supported activities are focused on infrastructure development, including building and formalizing collaborations, establishing an administrative and management structure, developing research planning and communication approaches, and addressing how intellectual property will be managed across partners.
What is expected to be created or established with the award funding?
The award supports creation of a Coordinating Center and the formation of working collaborations among prospective Research Sites, with the intent of assembling a high-functioning, multi-institutional team capable of running a major consortium effort.
What does the program mean by "infrastructure development" for a consortium?
It refers to the planning and operational setup required to run complex cross-site work at scale, including decision-making processes, governance, communication, and approaches to data and resource sharing. The solicitation emphasizes that the consortium needs more than a list of collaborators; it needs a coordinated operational plan.
Who is this award intended for?
The opportunity targets teams involving leading scientists and/or clinicians with substantial contributions to ovarian cancer research, as well as individuals with specialized expertise directly relevant to early changes in ovarian cancer progression. Applicants are expected to credibly convene multiple institutions and align them around shared scientific priorities.
What scientific focus should the consortium align around?
The focus is specifically on identifying and characterizing early biological and clinical changes associated with ovarian cancer, with an emphasis on building a coordinated team-based effort that can later pursue early detection and improved understanding of disease progression.
How does this award fit into OCRP's multi-year strategy?
It is part of a staged approach. The OCRP offered Consortium Development Awards in FY08 (two awards recommended) and again in FY09 (this round). A separate FY10 "Consortium Award" was planned to fund the actual research activities of the established consortium.
Is there an expectation to apply for later funding after receiving this development award?
Yes. Recipients of the FY08 and FY09 Consortium Development Awards are expected to submit proposals in FY10 to compete for the planned Consortium Award intended to support the research phase.
Who is expected to compete for the FY10 Consortium Award?
The program intent is to limit the FY10 competition primarily to the development award recipients (two from FY08 and two from FY09), creating a pipeline from planning to execution.
Can OCRP open the FY10 Consortium Award competition to other applicants?
Yes. The OCRP reserves the right to open the FY10 Consortium Award competition more broadly if it does not receive enough high-quality FY09 development proposals to meet its target.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-09-OCRP-CONDEV.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is under CFDA 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development.
What type of funding instrument is used?
It is described as a discretionary opportunity using a cooperative agreement/grant instrument.
How much total funding is estimated for this opportunity?
The estimated total funding is $500,000.
How many awards does the program expect to make?
The program expects to make two awards, with the actual number depending on proposal quality and volume.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. There is no cost sharing or matching requirement.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is listed as "unrestricted," meaning it is broadly open to any applicant type, subject to any clarifications that may appear in the full announcement's eligibility language.
When was the opportunity posted?
The posting date listed is November 19, 2008.
What is the closing date for applications?
The closing date listed is February 6, 2009.
What is the archive date?
The archive date listed is February 26, 2009.
Which office runs this program?
The mechanism is part of the Department of Defense OCRP and is run through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA).
What kinds of consortium operational issues does the solicitation highlight?
The solicitation highlights the need for clear plans for decision-making, governance, communication, and data and resource sharing across sites, along with an approach for managing intellectual property among consortium partners.
Where can applicants get help with the program announcement?
Program announcement help is available at 301-619-7079 or by email at cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil.
Where can applicants get help with eReceipt submission issues?
eReceipt help is available at 301-682-5507 or by email at help@cdmrp.org.
What submission/support infrastructure is referenced in the announcement?
The contacts and references indicate the program uses CDMRP submission and support infrastructure, including eReceipt support.
What is the overall takeaway about what this award is meant to do?
It is best understood as a planning-and-coordination grant designed to create a durable, serious ovarian cancer consortium focused on early disease changes, with a clear expectation of transitioning into a later, competitively awarded research phase.
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