Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 09 PRORP CDA
Apply for W81XWH 09 PRORP CDA
- 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 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Career 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 Sep 11, 2009 and posted on Sep 11, 2009.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Dec 9, 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 $1,750,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 5 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 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Career Development Award (PRORP CDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense funding opportunity created to build the next generation of orthopaedic researchers within the military community. Offered for the first time in fiscal year 2009, the program is designed specifically around career development rather than simply funding a standalone research project. The central purpose is to support a mentored research experience that helps military investigators who do not yet have substantial orthopaedic research experience gain the training, guidance, and track record needed to become productive and independent investigators in this field. In practical terms, the award aims to help early-career professionals move from being primarily clinically focused or generally research-interested into researchers capable of leading orthopaedic research programs of their own.
A major theme of the opportunity is combat relevance. The award is intended to accelerate research capacity that can translate into meaningful improvements for orthopaedic injuries and conditions that matter in military settings, including the types of musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic care challenges that arise from combat and related operational demands. The intent is not only to strengthen research credentials, but also to help awardees develop work that can make a measurable difference in combat-relevant orthopaedic research and/or clinical care. By emphasizing mentorship and early-career development, the program is structured to prepare investigators to compete successfully for future funding and to sustain long-term contributions to the field.
From an administrative and funding standpoint, this opportunity was issued by the Department of the Army through USAMRAA under the broader Military Medical Research and Development CFDA listing (12.420). The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-09-PRORP-CDA, and it falls under the Science and Technology / Research and Development activity category. Awards were offered using grant and cooperative agreement mechanisms, which typically means the government may have varying levels of involvement depending on the specific award structure, but in all cases the funding supports the proposed career development and research plan. The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,750,000 across all awards. No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed, which generally lowers the barrier for applicants by not requiring the applicant organization to contribute additional funds as a condition of the award.
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, with the caveat that applicants should still check the announcement text for any additional eligibility details or clarifications. Even with broad organizational eligibility, the narrative focus clearly targets military investigators who are early in their orthopaedic research careers and who would benefit from a structured mentoring environment. The opportunity was posted on September 11, 2009, created the same day, and had an original and final closing date of December 9, 2009. The opportunity later moved into archive status on January 8, 2010.
For support or technical issues accessing the full announcement or submitting materials, the notice provided multiple help contacts. These included a phone and email for assistance accessing the announcement (PA HELP at 301-619-7079 and cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil), as well as an eReceipt help line (301-682-5507 and help@cdmrp.org) and the CDMRP Help Desk. Overall, the program can be understood as a targeted investment by DoD in developing independent orthopaedic research leaders whose work can directly strengthen the evidence base and care approaches for combat-relevant musculoskeletal injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Career Development Award (PRORP CDA)
What is the DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Career Development Award (PRORP CDA)?
The PRORP Career Development Award (CDA) is a U.S. Department of Defense funding opportunity intended to build the next generation of orthopaedic researchers within the military community. It was first offered in fiscal year 2009 and is structured specifically around career development through a mentored research experience.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The central purpose is to support a mentored research experience that helps military investigators who do not yet have substantial orthopaedic research experience gain the training, guidance, and track record needed to become productive and independent investigators in orthopaedic research.
Is this award primarily for funding a single research project?
No. The program is designed around career development rather than simply funding a standalone research project. Funding supports the proposed career development and research plan as part of a mentored experience.
Who is this program designed to support?
The opportunity narrative focuses on early-career military investigators who are early in their orthopaedic research careers and who would benefit from structured mentoring to transition toward leading orthopaedic research programs.
What does “career development†mean in the context of this award?
In practical terms, the award supports a pathway for early-career professionals to move from being primarily clinically focused or generally research-interested into researchers capable of leading orthopaedic research programs of their own, with mentorship as a key component.
What is meant by “combat relevance†for this award?
A major theme is combat relevance. The award is intended to accelerate research capacity that translates into improvements for orthopaedic injuries and conditions that matter in military settings, including musculoskeletal trauma and orthopaedic care challenges arising from combat and operational demands.
What kinds of outcomes is the DoD trying to achieve through this program?
The program aims to strengthen research credentials and help awardees develop work that can make a measurable difference in combat-relevant orthopaedic research and/or clinical care, while preparing investigators to compete successfully for future funding and sustain long-term contributions to the field.
Which DoD organization issued this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was issued by the Department of the Army through USAMRAA under the broader Military Medical Research and Development CFDA listing (12.420).
What is the CFDA listing associated with this opportunity?
The CFDA listing is 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this award?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-09-PRORP-CDA.
What activity category does this opportunity fall under?
It falls under the Science and Technology / Research and Development activity category.
What award mechanisms were used?
Awards were offered using grant and cooperative agreement mechanisms. This generally means the level of government involvement may vary depending on the specific award structure, but the support is directed toward the career development and research plan.
How many awards were anticipated, and what was the total estimated funding?
The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $1,750,000 across all awards.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement was listed.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was described as unrestricted, meaning it was open to any type of entity, with the caveat that applicants should still check the announcement text for any additional eligibility details or clarifications.
If eligibility is “unrestricted,†does the program still have a target audience?
Yes. Even with broad organizational eligibility, the opportunity’s narrative focus targets military investigators who are early in their orthopaedic research careers and would benefit from a structured mentoring environment.
When was the opportunity posted?
The opportunity was posted on September 11, 2009 (and created the same day).
What were the application closing dates?
The original and final closing date was December 9, 2009.
When did the opportunity move into archive status?
The opportunity moved into archive status on January 8, 2010.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
For assistance accessing the announcement, the notice listed PA HELP at 301-619-7079 and cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil.
Where can applicants get help with eReceipt issues?
The notice provided an eReceipt help line at 301-682-5507 and help@cdmrp.org.
Is there another support option mentioned for technical issues?
Yes. The notice also referenced the CDMRP Help Desk for support.
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