FY09 DOD Prostate Cancer Training Award | Apply Online

Opportunity Summary:

The FY09 DOD Prostate Cancer Training Award (Funding Opportunity Number W81XWH 09 PCRP PCTA) is a Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) grant mechanism designed to build the next generation of prostate cancer researchers and clinicians. Rather than being centered primarily on a single research project, the award is structured around the trainee (the Principal Investigator), the mentor, and the quality of the proposed training plan and environment. The program was first introduced in FY06, and by FY09 it had attracted substantial interest, with 467 applications received and 158 recommended for funding, reflecting both competitiveness and an established track record of supporting early-career development.

A key purpose of this opportunity is to provide structured training experiences that accelerate an individual toward an independent career focused on prostate cancer research or patient care. Applicants can pursue either predoctoral or postdoctoral traineeships, and proposals may come from a wide range of scientific approaches, including basic research, preclinical studies, behavioral research, and epidemiology. To be considered responsive, the application must clearly align with one or more of the FY09 PCRP focus areas (as detailed in the full program announcement). In practical terms, the applicant is expected to explicitly explain how the proposed work and training activities fit the program’s priorities, not just describe a general interest in prostate cancer.

The mentor requirement is central to this award. Every application must include an actively involved mentor who is already established in prostate cancer research, with clear evidence such as peer-reviewed publications and a demonstrated history of research funding in the field. The mentor is not a passive advisor; the opportunity is built around a mentored training relationship where the mentor is expected to meaningfully guide the trainee’s scientific development, professional growth, and progression toward independence. Importantly, although the mentor provides direction and input, the trainee must be the Principal Investigator and author of the proposal, and the submission must be signed by the trainee as PI, emphasizing ownership of the training trajectory.

Applicants must also present a well-defined, individualized training program and describe a supportive training environment. This means outlining a plan that goes beyond laboratory work alone and explains how the trainee will gain the skills, experiences, and guidance needed to become independent. A strong application would typically describe the specific competencies to be developed (for example, research design, statistical or methodological training, clinical or translational exposure where appropriate, responsible conduct of research, grant writing, publishing, and professional networking) and show how the host setting will enable those activities through resources, collaborations, facilities, and structured mentoring.

From an administrative standpoint, the award was offered as a discretionary funding opportunity through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) under the Department of the Army. The funding instrument type listed includes both cooperative agreement and grant, and it falls under the Science and Technology and other Research and Development category. For FY09, the program anticipated making about 41 awards, supported by an estimated total funding amount of $4.7 million. Cost sharing or matching was not required. Eligibility was listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any additional eligibility details provided in the full announcement.

Key dates for the FY09 cycle included a posting date of February 11, 2009, with the application closing date set for May 20, 2009, and an archive date of June 19, 2009. Assistance contacts were provided for applicants needing help accessing the announcement or using submission systems, including PA HELP (301-619-7079, cdmrp.pa@amedd.army.mil), eReceipt HELP (301-682-5507, help@cdmrp.org), and the CDMRP Helpdesk.

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