Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 14 PCRP PRTA
Apply for W81XWH 14 PCRP PRTA
- 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 Prostate Cancer Physician Research Training 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 May 30, 2014 and posted on May 30, 2014.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 10, 2014. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $2,800,000.00 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 Prostate Cancer Physician Research Training Award (PRTA) is a Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) funding mechanism from the Department of the Army (USAMRAA) designed to help physicians who also carry clinical duties build the skills, experience, and track record needed for a long-term career in prostate cancer research. The award is built around a mentored training model, meaning applicants are expected to propose both a solid research project and an equally strong, individualized training plan. A key feature is that the physician trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI) and is responsible for writing the application, with guidance from an established prostate cancer research mentor (or mentors). The program explicitly welcomes physicians who have not previously worked in prostate cancer research, as long as they can show a clear commitment to becoming a leader at the intersection of prostate cancer research and clinical practice.
A central requirement is the involvement of at least one designated mentor with a well-documented prostate cancer research program, demonstrated through recent publications, active research funding, and a history of effective mentorship. The PI and mentor(s) must work together to lay out a structured training and mentoring plan tailored to the PI's background and goals. The plan can include a mix of formal and practical development activities such as relevant coursework, hands-on laboratory or analytical techniques, attendance at conferences and seminars, participation in journal clubs, teaching activities, clinical responsibilities that complement the research aims, and deliberate training in grant writing and research career development. While translational and clinical research can be included, the program especially encourages training trajectories that prepare physicians for careers in basic science or population science research, reflecting an emphasis on developing rigorous research independence beyond purely clinical work.
On the scientific side, applicants are expected to align their work with at least one PCRP focus area and are strongly encouraged to address one of the program's overarching challenges. If an application does not directly address an overarching challenge, it needs to make a convincing case for why the proposed research still tackles a critical unmet need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care. The opportunity also encourages investigators to leverage major PCRP-supported resources when relevant, including the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP), particularly if the project relies on retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets.
Several practical funding and effort rules shape how projects are built. By FY14, this award mechanism no longer covered research supply costs, so mentors must confirm that research supplies will be supported through other funding sources. The award is intended to protect at least 40 percent of the PI's time for prostate cancer research, reinforcing that meaningful research progress requires dedicated, shielded time despite clinical obligations. In addition to supporting the PI, the grant may pay salary for up to two key support personnel, up to a combined 50 percent level of effort. PIs may participate in clinical trials as part of their training experience, but the PRTA itself cannot be used to fund the clinical trial costs, which must be covered by other sources.
From an administrative standpoint, the FY14 announcement (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-14-PCRP-PRTA) was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using cooperative agreement and grant instruments under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2.8 million, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement). The posting date was May 30, 2014, with an original and final closing date of September 10, 2014, and an archive date of October 10, 2014. For access issues or assistance, applicants were directed to the CDMRP Help Desk (301-682-5507).
DoD Prostate Cancer Physician Research Training Award (PRTA) FAQs
What is the DoD Prostate Cancer Physician Research Training Award (PRTA)?
The PRTA is a Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) funding mechanism administered through the Department of the Army (USAMRAA). It is designed to help physicians who also have clinical duties build the skills, experience, and track record needed for a long-term career in prostate cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The main purpose is physician research career development in prostate cancer through a mentored training model. Applicants are expected to propose both a strong research project and an equally strong, individualized training plan that supports long-term research independence.
Is this award meant for physicians with clinical responsibilities?
Yes. The PRTA is specifically described as supporting physicians who carry clinical duties while protecting substantial time for research.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) on a PRTA application?
The physician trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). The PI is responsible for writing the application, with guidance from an established prostate cancer research mentor (or mentors).
Do applicants need prior experience in prostate cancer research to apply?
No. The program explicitly welcomes physicians who have not previously worked in prostate cancer research, as long as they can demonstrate a clear commitment to becoming a leader at the intersection of prostate cancer research and clinical practice.
Is a mentor required?
Yes. A central requirement is the involvement of at least one designated mentor with a well-documented prostate cancer research program.
What qualifications must the mentor have?
The mentor must have a well-documented prostate cancer research program demonstrated through recent publications, active research funding, and a history of effective mentorship.
Can an applicant have more than one mentor?
Yes. The opportunity notes that the PI may have a mentor or mentors, as long as the mentoring structure supports the required training model.
What is the expected structure of the training and mentoring plan?
The PI and mentor(s) must lay out a structured training and mentoring plan tailored to the PI's background and goals. The plan is expected to be individualized rather than generic.
What types of training activities can be included in the plan?
The announcement describes a mix of formal and practical development activities, which may include relevant coursework, hands-on laboratory or analytical techniques, attendance at conferences and seminars, participation in journal clubs, teaching activities, clinical responsibilities that complement the research aims, and deliberate training in grant writing and research career development.
Does the PRTA support translational or clinical research training?
Yes, translational and clinical research can be included as part of the training experience. However, the program especially encourages training trajectories that prepare physicians for careers in basic science or population science research.
What research areas are especially encouraged by this mechanism?
While multiple approaches can be proposed, the PRTA especially encourages training that prepares physicians for basic science or population science research careers, emphasizing rigorous research independence beyond purely clinical work.
Do projects need to align with PCRP scientific priorities?
Yes. Applicants are expected to align their work with at least one PCRP focus area and are strongly encouraged to address one of the program's overarching challenges.
What if a proposal does not address an overarching challenge?
If an application does not directly address an overarching challenge, it must make a convincing case that the proposed research still tackles a critical unmet need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care.
Are there recommended resources applicants should use?
When relevant, the opportunity encourages investigators to leverage major PCRP-supported resources, including the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP).
When are PCBN and PCaP especially relevant?
They are particularly relevant if the proposed project relies on retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets.
Does the PRTA cover research supply costs?
No. By FY14, this award mechanism no longer covered research supply costs. Mentors must confirm that research supplies will be supported through other funding sources.
How much protected time is expected for the PI's research effort?
The award is intended to protect at least 40 percent of the PI's time for prostate cancer research, recognizing the need for dedicated, shielded research time despite clinical obligations.
Can the award pay salary for additional staff?
Yes. In addition to supporting the PI, the grant may pay salary for up to two key support personnel, up to a combined 50 percent level of effort.
Can the PI participate in clinical trials as part of the training experience?
Yes. PIs may participate in clinical trials as part of their training experience.
Can PRTA funds be used to pay for clinical trial costs?
No. The PRTA itself cannot be used to fund clinical trial costs. Those costs must be covered by other sources.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for the FY14 PRTA announcement?
The FY14 Funding Opportunity Number listed is W81XWH-14-PCRP-PRTA.
What federal program listing/CFDA number is associated with this opportunity?
The announcement lists CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
What type of funding instrument was used?
The FY14 announcement was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity using cooperative agreement and grant instruments.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
The program anticipated making about five awards, with an estimated total funding level of $2.8 million.
Was cost sharing or matching required?
No. The announcement stated that cost sharing or matching was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
What were the key dates for the FY14 posting and deadline?
The posting date was May 30, 2014. The original and final closing date was September 10, 2014. The archive date was October 10, 2014.
Who can applicants contact for access issues or assistance?
For access issues or assistance, applicants were directed to the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
Which organization administered this opportunity?
The PRTA is described as a Department of the Army (USAMRAA) mechanism within the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP).
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