Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 13 PCRP PTA
Apply for W81XWH 13 PCRP PTA
- 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 Postdoctoral 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 $3,900,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 31 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 Postdoctoral Training Award is a funding opportunity under the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), specifically within the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP), designed to support research training for recent doctoral graduates who are preparing for independent careers in prostate cancer research. This mechanism has been offered in various forms since FY1999 and has a substantial track record, with 1,306 applications received historically and 429 recommended for funding. The award is structured to prioritize the development of the postdoctoral scientist as an emerging leader in the field by combining a focused research project with a clearly defined training plan and strong mentorship.
A defining feature of this award is that the postdoctoral trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the application. The funding is geared primarily toward supporting the PI's salary, underscoring that the main purpose is career development rather than solely funding a standalone research project. Applicants are expected to show strong potential and a clear commitment to pursuing a long-term research career at the forefront of prostate cancer science. Importantly, the program does not require prior experience specifically in prostate cancer research, making it accessible to talented early-career researchers who may be transitioning into the prostate cancer field from adjacent areas.
Mentorship is a central requirement. Each application must include at least one mentor who is well matched to the proposed training and research plan and who has demonstrated prostate cancer research and training expertise, typically evidenced by prior funding, a publication record, and successful mentorship outcomes. The mentor(s) must also show a strong, explicit commitment to the applicant's development, with an emphasis on helping the PI progress toward independence as a prostate cancer researcher. In addition to identifying mentors, the applicant must describe an environment that is appropriate for the proposed work, making it clear that the institutional setting, resources, and research culture will support both the training and the research goals.
Applicants must propose an individualized, prostate cancer-focused training plan that goes beyond day-to-day lab work and is tailored to building the skills needed for independence. The announcement gives examples of acceptable training components, including coursework, acquisition of laboratory or analytic techniques, participation in conferences and seminars, engagement in journal clubs, teaching or clinical responsibilities where relevant, and grant writing activities. The intent is for the training plan to be concrete and purposeful, showing how the applicant will fill skill gaps, broaden expertise, and build a professional foundation that supports a long-term career in prostate cancer research.
In terms of scientific scope, the PCRP welcomes projects across a wide range of research areas, including basic science, population science, translational research, and clinical studies. Applicants are expected to align their proposals with at least one PCRP focus area and are strongly encouraged to address one of the program's overarching challenges. If a project does not directly address an overarching challenge, the application should explicitly justify how it still meets a critical need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care. This requirement signals that the program values both scientific innovation and clear relevance to real-world gaps in understanding, prevention, diagnosis, or treatment.
The announcement also encourages applicants to leverage existing PCRP-supported resources when relevant, particularly for projects involving retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets. Two specific resources highlighted are the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP). Incorporating these resources can strengthen feasibility and impact by enabling access to well-characterized samples or data that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.
A notable expectation tied to CDMRP funding is a commitment to sharing outcomes with the broader community. The program indicates that data and research resources generated through funded awards should be made available to the research community, including both scientific and consumer advocacy communities, and ultimately to the public. Applicants are directed to consult the General Application Instructions for more detailed guidance on data/resource sharing expectations, reflecting a broader emphasis on transparency and maximizing the public benefit of taxpayer-supported research.
For the FY2013 cycle described in the source information, this opportunity was posted on June 15, 2013, with an application closing date of September 5, 2013, and an archive date of October 5, 2013. It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity administered by the Department of the Army (USAMRAA) under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The estimated total funding listed is $3.9 million with an expected 31 awards, and there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement. Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant organizations, subject to any specific clarifications in the full announcement. The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement and grant. For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
DoD Prostate Cancer Postdoctoral Training Award (PCRP/CDMRP) - FAQs
What is the DoD Prostate Cancer Postdoctoral Training Award?
It is a funding opportunity within the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), under the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP), designed to support research training for recent doctoral graduates who are preparing for independent careers in prostate cancer research.
What is the main purpose of this award?
The main purpose is career development. The mechanism is structured to prioritize the development of the postdoctoral scientist as an emerging leader by combining a focused prostate cancer research project with an individualized training plan and strong mentorship.
Who is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) on this award?
The postdoctoral trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI) for the application, which reflects the award's emphasis on building the applicant's independence and leadership.
What costs does the funding primarily support?
The funding is geared primarily toward supporting the PI's salary, underscoring that this mechanism is intended to fund the trainee's career development rather than only supporting a standalone research project.
Is prior experience in prostate cancer research required to apply?
No. The program explicitly notes that prior experience specifically in prostate cancer research is not required, making it accessible to strong early-career researchers transitioning into the prostate cancer field from adjacent disciplines.
What does the program expect from applicants in terms of career trajectory?
Applicants are expected to demonstrate strong potential and a clear commitment to pursuing a long-term research career at the forefront of prostate cancer science, with the award helping them progress toward independence.
Is mentorship required, and what does it need to include?
Yes. Each application must include at least one mentor who is well matched to the proposed training and research plan and who has demonstrated prostate cancer research and training expertise.
What qualifications should the mentor(s) demonstrate?
The mentor(s) are expected to show prostate cancer research and training expertise, typically evidenced by prior funding, a publication record, and successful mentorship outcomes, along with an explicit commitment to the applicant's development.
What is expected from the mentor(s) regarding the trainee's independence?
The mentor(s) must emphasize helping the PI progress toward independence as a prostate cancer researcher, aligning mentorship activities with the applicant's growth into an independent investigator.
Does the application need to describe the research environment?
Yes. The applicant must describe an environment appropriate for the proposed work, including institutional setting, resources, and research culture that support both the training and the research goals.
What is required in the training plan?
Applicants must propose an individualized, prostate cancer-focused training plan that goes beyond day-to-day lab work and is tailored to building skills needed for independence.
What are examples of acceptable training plan components?
The announcement provides examples such as coursework, acquisition of laboratory or analytic techniques, participation in conferences and seminars, engagement in journal clubs, teaching or clinical responsibilities where relevant, and grant writing activities.
How should the training plan be presented?
The intent is for the training plan to be concrete and purposeful, showing how the applicant will fill skill gaps, broaden expertise, and build a professional foundation for a long-term career in prostate cancer research.
What research areas are eligible under the PCRP scientific scope?
The PCRP welcomes projects across a wide range of areas, including basic science, population science, translational research, and clinical studies.
Do proposals need to align with PCRP focus areas?
Yes. Applicants are expected to align their proposals with at least one PCRP focus area.
Are applicants encouraged to address specific program challenges?
Yes. Applicants are strongly encouraged to address one of the program's overarching challenges.
What if a proposed project does not directly address an overarching challenge?
If a project does not directly address an overarching challenge, the application should explicitly justify how it still meets a critical need in prostate cancer research and/or patient care.
Are there specific PCRP resources applicants are encouraged to use?
Yes. The announcement encourages leveraging existing PCRP-supported resources when relevant, particularly for projects involving retrospectively collected human specimens or associated datasets.
Which PCRP-supported resources are specifically highlighted?
Two resources specifically highlighted are the Prostate Cancer Biorepository Network (PCBN) and the North Carolina-Louisiana Prostate Cancer Project (PCaP).
How can using PCBN or PCaP help an application?
Incorporating these resources can strengthen feasibility and impact by enabling access to well-characterized samples or data that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.
Are there expectations around sharing data and research resources?
Yes. A notable expectation tied to CDMRP funding is a commitment to sharing outcomes with the broader community, including the research community, consumer advocacy communities, and ultimately the public.
Where can applicants find details on data/resource sharing expectations?
Applicants are directed to consult the General Application Instructions for more detailed guidance on data and resource sharing expectations.
When was the FY2013 opportunity posted and when did it close?
For the FY2013 cycle described, it was posted on June 15, 2013, with an application closing date of September 5, 2013, and an archive date of October 5, 2013.
Which agency administers this opportunity?
It is administered by the Department of the Army (USAMRAA) under the CDMRP framework.
What is the CFDA number associated with this opportunity?
The opportunity is listed under CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
What type of funding opportunity is this?
It is listed as a discretionary funding opportunity.
What is the funding instrument type?
The funding instrument type is listed as a cooperative agreement and grant.
What was the estimated total funding and expected number of awards for FY2013?
The estimated total funding listed is $3.9 million, with an expected 31 awards.
Is cost-sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity states there is no cost-sharing or matching requirement.
How is eligibility described?
Eligibility is broadly described as unrestricted, meaning it is open to a wide range of applicant organizations, subject to any specific clarifications in the full announcement.
Who should be contacted for technical issues accessing the full announcement?
For technical issues accessing the full announcement, the contact provided is the CDMRP Help Desk at 301-682-5507.
Does the program have a track record of prior offerings?
Yes. The mechanism has been offered in various forms since FY1999 and has a substantial track record, with 1,306 applications received historically and 429 recommended for funding.
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