Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 10 PCRP PCTA
Apply for W81XWH 10 PCRP PCTA
- 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 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 Mar 3, 2010 and posted on Mar 3, 2010.
- Applicants must submit their applications by May 26, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $3,500,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 30 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 Training Award (PCTA) is a Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) funding opportunity designed to build the next generation of prostate cancer researchers and clinicians. It supports structured training experiences for individuals who are still early in their careers, specifically at the predoctoral or postdoctoral level, with a clear emphasis on preparing them for independent work in prostate cancer research or prostate cancer-focused patient care. Since the mechanism began in FY2006, it has drawn substantial interest, with 671 applications submitted and 220 recommended for funding, reflecting both competitiveness and sustained program investment in workforce development.
A defining feature of this award is that the trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI) and is responsible for writing the application. In other words, this is not a typical mentor-led fellowship where the senior investigator authors the proposal and the trainee is secondary. The program is intentionally PI-centered: reviewers are looking closely at the trainee, the mentor, and the overall training plan and setting as an integrated package. Funding is described as being primarily aimed at salary support for the PI, reinforcing that the award is meant to protect the trainee's time and accelerate professional growth rather than simply underwriting a standalone research project.
The award requires active mentorship by an established prostate cancer researcher. The mentor is not optional and is expected to have a strong, documented track record in prostate cancer research, demonstrated through prior funding and publications. The mentor's role is central to the application: the PCRP expects the mentor to be well positioned to guide the trainee and to meaningfully contribute to the trainee's development toward a long-term career in prostate cancer research or clinical care. Practically, that means applicants must choose mentors whose expertise and resources directly align with the proposed training and research direction, and who can credibly provide career development support, scientific guidance, and access to an appropriate research or clinical environment.
In terms of scientific scope, the PCRP welcomes applications spanning the full range from basic science through clinical research, as long as the proposal clearly responds to at least one of the PCRP focus areas. Applicants are also encouraged, though not required, to address one or more of the PCRP overarching challenges. Because responsiveness is explicitly the PI's responsibility, the proposal needs to plainly explain how the planned work and training connect to PCRP priorities rather than assuming reviewers will infer that alignment.
Two major elements must be clearly articulated in the application. First, the "Principal Investigator and Mentor" component: the PI must show strong qualifications and a genuine commitment to a prostate cancer career path, and the mentor must be demonstrably experienced and able to elevate the PI's trajectory. Second, the "Training Program and Environment" component: the PI must lay out an individualized training program that is deliberately designed to move them toward independence, and must describe a training and research environment that fits the proposed activities. The emphasis on an individualized plan implies reviewers will expect specifics such as what skills will be gained, how progress will be measured, and why the chosen environment is uniquely suited to deliver the training outcomes.
Administratively, this opportunity was posted March 3, 2010, with an original and final closing date of May 26, 2010, and an archive date of June 25, 2010. It was offered by the Department of the Army, USAMRAA, under Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH-10-PCRP-PCTA. The assistance listing is CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development). The mechanism is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant under a discretionary program within science and technology and other R and D. The program anticipated around 30 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.5 million, and it did not require cost sharing or matching. Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
For applicant support, the announcement provides contact points for help accessing the full announcement and for electronic submission issues, including the CDMRP help resources (PA HELP at 301-619-7079 and cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil, and eReceipt HELP at 301-619-5507 and help@cdmrp.org).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - DoD Prostate Cancer Training Award (PCTA)
What is the DoD Prostate Cancer Training Award (PCTA)?
The DoD Prostate Cancer Training Award (PCTA) is a funding opportunity within the Department of Defense (DoD) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) designed to develop the next generation of prostate cancer researchers and clinicians. It supports structured training experiences for early-career individuals and emphasizes preparation for independent prostate cancer research or prostate cancer-focused patient care.
Who is this award intended for?
This award is intended for individuals early in their careers at the predoctoral or postdoctoral level. The stated goal is to prepare trainees for independent work in prostate cancer research or prostate cancer-focused clinical care.
Is the trainee or the mentor considered the Principal Investigator (PI)?
The trainee is treated as the Principal Investigator (PI). A defining feature of the PCTA is that the trainee is responsible for writing the application and is evaluated as the PI, rather than being secondary to a mentor-authored proposal.
What does it mean that the application is "PI-centered"?
PI-centered means reviewers focus closely on the trainee (as PI), the mentor, and the training plan and environment as an integrated package. The program is intentionally designed to evaluate the trainee's potential, preparation, and training pathway toward independence, not just the mentor's laboratory or a standalone project.
What is the main purpose of the funding (what is it primarily supporting)?
Funding is described as being primarily aimed at salary support for the PI (the trainee). This reinforces that the award is meant to protect the trainee's time and accelerate professional growth through training, rather than simply underwriting a research project.
Is a mentor required?
Yes. Active mentorship by an established prostate cancer researcher is required. The mentor is not optional and is central to the application.
What qualifications are expected of the mentor?
The mentor is expected to have a strong, documented track record in prostate cancer research, demonstrated through prior funding and publications. The mentor should be well positioned to guide the trainee and contribute meaningfully to the trainee's development toward a long-term career in prostate cancer research or clinical care.
How important is the mentor's role in the application?
The mentor's role is described as central. Reviewers are looking at the trainee, mentor, and training plan together. Applicants are expected to select mentors whose expertise and resources align directly with the proposed training and research direction and who can credibly provide career development support, scientific guidance, and access to an appropriate environment.
What kinds of research are supported (basic, translational, clinical)?
The PCRP welcomes applications spanning the full range from basic science through clinical research, as long as the proposal clearly responds to at least one of the PCRP focus areas.
Do applications have to address PCRP focus areas?
Yes. The proposal must clearly respond to at least one PCRP focus area. The responsibility for demonstrating responsiveness is explicitly placed on the PI (the trainee), so the application should clearly explain how the planned work and training connect to PCRP priorities.
Are applicants required to address the PCRP overarching challenges?
Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to address one or more of the PCRP overarching challenges.
What are the key parts of the application that must be clearly articulated?
Two major elements must be clearly articulated: (1) the "Principal Investigator and Mentor" component and (2) the "Training Program and Environment" component.
What is evaluated under the "Principal Investigator and Mentor" component?
Under this component, the PI (trainee) must show strong qualifications and a genuine commitment to a prostate cancer career path. The mentor must be demonstrably experienced and able to elevate the PI's trajectory through appropriate guidance and support.
What is evaluated under the "Training Program and Environment" component?
The PI must present an individualized training program designed to move them toward independence and must describe a training and research environment that fits the proposed activities. The emphasis on individualization implies the plan should specify what skills will be gained, how progress will be measured, and why the chosen environment is suited to deliver the training outcomes.
How competitive is the PCTA program?
Since the mechanism began in FY2006, 671 applications were submitted and 220 were recommended for funding. This reflects sustained interest and competitiveness.
Who offered this funding opportunity?
This opportunity was offered by the Department of the Army, USAMRAA, under the DoD Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP).
What is the Funding Opportunity Number (FON)?
The Funding Opportunity Number is W81XWH-10-PCRP-PCTA.
What is the assistance listing (CFDA) number for this opportunity?
The assistance listing is CFDA 12.420 (Military Medical Research and Development).
What type of award mechanism is used?
The mechanism is listed as a cooperative agreement/grant under a discretionary program within science and technology and other research and development (R&D).
When was this opportunity posted, and what were the deadlines?
The opportunity was posted on March 3, 2010. The original closing date and the final closing date were both May 26, 2010. The archive date was June 25, 2010.
How many awards were anticipated and what was the estimated total funding?
The program anticipated around 30 awards, with an estimated total funding amount of $3.5 million.
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No. The opportunity did not require cost sharing or matching.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is described as unrestricted, meaning it is broadly open to many entity types, subject to any additional clarifications in the full announcement.
Where can applicants get help accessing the full announcement?
Applicants can use the CDMRP help resources. For PA HELP (assistance with accessing the full announcement), contact 301-619-7079 or email cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil.
Where can applicants get help with electronic submission issues?
For eReceipt HELP (electronic submission issues), contact 301-619-5507 or email help@cdmrp.org.
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