Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 13 PCRP PRTA
Apply for W81XWH 13 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 Jun 15, 2013 and posted on Jun 15, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Sep 5, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $4,200,000.00 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 Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Training Award (PRTA) is a mentored training grant designed to help physicians with ongoing clinical responsibilities build a strong, research-focused career in prostate cancer. First offered in FY2003, the program has a track record of supporting physician-scientist development (154 applications received and 63 recommended for funding over time). The core idea is that the award is not just about funding a project; it is equally about funding a structured, individualized training experience that turns a clinically active physician into a productive prostate cancer investigator.
A defining feature of the PRTA is that the trainee is the Principal Investigator (PI) and is expected to write the application, with guidance from one or more mentors. The PI must show a clear commitment to becoming a leader at the intersection of prostate cancer research and clinical practice, but prior prostate cancer research experience is not required. At the same time, the mechanism is not meant for applicants who already have extensive cancer research experience, since its purpose is specifically to provide mentored research training rather than to support an already-established cancer researcher.
Mentorship and training structure are central to competitiveness. Applicants must name at least one designated mentor who has an established prostate cancer research program, demonstrated through publications, research funding, and a record of successful mentorship. The PI and mentor(s) are expected to build a detailed training and mentoring plan tailored to the PI's goals and gaps. The announcement gives examples of acceptable training components, including coursework, learning laboratory or analytical techniques, attending conferences and seminars, participating in journal clubs, taking on teaching and clinical responsibilities as appropriate, and building professional skills like grant writing. The program particularly encourages training pathways that prepare physicians for basic science or population science careers, though translational and clinical research elements can be included.
On the research side, applicants are expected to align their proposed work with at least one PCRP focus area and are strongly encouraged to address one of the PCRP overarching challenges. If the proposal does not directly address an overarching challenge, the application should explain why the project still fills a critical unmet need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care. This requirement signals that reviewers will be looking for relevance and impact on key program priorities, not just scientific merit in the abstract.
The award also aims to make the training feasible for physicians who have real clinical workloads by protecting research time. It is intended to provide aggressive protection of at least 40 percent of the PI's effort for prostate cancer research. In addition, the award can cover salary support for up to two key support personnel, with up to a combined 50 percent level of effort across those personnel. For direct research costs, up to $15,000 per year may be used for research supplies and equipment. The research funds can support studies involving laboratory animals, human biological specimens, and even human subjects, but the PRTA funds cannot be used to support clinical trials. The PI can participate in clinical trials as part of their training, but any trial costs must be covered by other funding sources.
The FY2013 announcement also encourages applicants to leverage existing PCRP-supported resources when appropriate, particularly the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP), especially if the project relies on retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets. Finally, CDMRP emphasizes sharing: data and resources produced under funded awards are intended to be made available to the broader research community and to the public, consistent with CDMRP guidance.
Administratively, this opportunity (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-13-PCRP-PRTA) was offered by the Department of the Army through USAMRAA under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). It is a discretionary science and technology R&D funding opportunity using grant and/or cooperative agreement instruments, with an estimated total FY2013 funding pool of $4.2 million and an expected five awards. Cost sharing was not required, and eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type, subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement). The posting date was June 15, 2013, with an original and final closing date of September 5, 2013, and an archive date of October 5, 2013. For access or technical issues, the contact point was the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Training Award (PRTA)
What is the PCRP Physician Research Training Award (PRTA)?
The PRTA is a mentored training grant from the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) designed to help physicians who have ongoing clinical responsibilities develop a strong, research-focused career in prostate cancer. The award emphasizes both a prostate cancer research project and a structured, individualized training experience intended to develop a clinically active physician into a productive prostate cancer investigator.
Is the PRTA mainly a research project grant or a training award?
It is intentionally both, but the program description stresses that it is not only about funding a project. A central purpose of the PRTA is to fund a structured, individualized training and mentoring experience that builds the applicant's research career in prostate cancer.
Who serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) on a PRTA application?
The trainee physician serves as the PI. A defining feature of the PRTA is that the trainee is expected to write the application, with guidance from one or more mentors.
Does the physician PI need prior prostate cancer research experience to apply?
No. Prior prostate cancer research experience is not required. However, the PI must show a clear commitment to becoming a leader at the intersection of prostate cancer research and clinical practice.
Is the PRTA intended for established cancer researchers?
No. The mechanism is described as not meant for applicants who already have extensive cancer research experience, because its purpose is to provide mentored research training rather than support an already-established cancer researcher.
Is mentorship required, and what does the program expect from mentors?
Yes. Applicants must name at least one designated mentor with an established prostate cancer research program. The mentor is expected to demonstrate this through publications, research funding, and a record of successful mentorship. The PI and mentor(s) are expected to develop a detailed training and mentoring plan tailored to the PI's goals and gaps.
What kinds of training activities can be included in the training plan?
The announcement provides examples such as coursework, learning laboratory or analytical techniques, attending conferences and seminars, participating in journal clubs, taking on teaching and clinical responsibilities as appropriate, and building professional skills such as grant writing.
Are certain research career pathways encouraged under the PRTA?
Yes. The program particularly encourages training pathways that prepare physicians for basic science or population science careers. Translational and clinical research elements can be included as part of the training and research experience.
Does the proposed research have to fit specific PCRP priorities?
Yes. Applicants are expected to align the proposed work with at least one PCRP focus area and are strongly encouraged to address one of the PCRP overarching challenges.
What if the project does not directly address a PCRP overarching challenge?
If the proposal does not directly address an overarching challenge, the application should explain why the project still fills a critical unmet need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care.
How much protected research time does the PRTA aim to provide?
The PRTA is intended to make training feasible for physicians with clinical workloads by protecting research time. It is intended to provide aggressive protection of at least 40 percent of the PI's effort for prostate cancer research.
Can the PRTA budget support additional personnel?
Yes. The award can cover salary support for up to two key support personnel, with up to a combined 50 percent level of effort across those personnel.
How much funding is available for research supplies and equipment?
For direct research costs, up to $15,000 per year may be used for research supplies and equipment.
Can PRTA research involve laboratory animals, human specimens, or human subjects?
Yes. The research funds can support studies involving laboratory animals, human biological specimens, and human subjects.
Are clinical trials allowed under PRTA funding?
No. PRTA funds cannot be used to support clinical trials.
Can the PI participate in clinical trials as part of training?
Yes. The PI can participate in clinical trials as part of their training, but any clinical trial costs must be covered by other funding sources.
Are applicants encouraged to use existing PCRP resources?
Yes. The FY2013 announcement encourages applicants to leverage existing PCRP-supported resources when appropriate, particularly the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP), especially for projects relying on retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets.
Does the program have expectations around sharing data and resources?
Yes. CDMRP emphasizes sharing, stating that data and resources produced under funded awards are intended to be made available to the broader research community and to the public, consistent with CDMRP guidance.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON) for this PRTA announcement?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-13-PCRP-PRTA.
Which federal organization offered this opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Department of the Army through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) under the DoD Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) framework.
What CFDA program is associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.420, Military Medical Research and Development.
What type of funding instrument is used?
It is a discretionary science and technology R&D funding opportunity using grant and/or cooperative agreement instruments.
How much total funding was estimated for FY2013, and how many awards were expected?
The estimated total FY2013 funding pool was $4.2 million, with an expected five awards.
Was cost sharing required?
No. Cost sharing was not required.
Who was eligible to apply?
Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any entity type), subject to any additional eligibility clarifications in the full announcement.
When was the opportunity posted, and what were the closing dates?
The posting date was June 15, 2013. The original and final closing date was September 5, 2013. The archive date was October 5, 2013.
Who should be contacted for access or technical issues?
For access or technical issues, the contact point was the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
Does the PRTA have a history of supporting physician-scientist development?
Yes. First offered in FY2003, the program has a track record of supporting physician-scientist development, with 154 applications received and 63 recommended for funding over time (as stated in the opportunity description).
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