DoD FY25 Ovarian Cancer Research Program Pilot Award
Supports innovative, paradigm-shifting ovarian cancer research—from basic laboratory studies through translational work, excluding clinical trials—with an optional Early Detection or Prevention focus. Projects generate robust preliminary data to drive major advancements in ovarian cancer biology, treatment, survivorship, or early detection/prevention.
Eligibility Criteria:
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Applicant Organizations: Extramural and intramural U.S. and foreign academic institutions, biotechnology companies, foundations, DOD laboratories, and other public or private entities (for-profit and non-profit).
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Principal Investigator: Postdoctoral fellows/clinical fellows (or equivalent) and above may serve as PI; each PI may submit only one application.
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Position Requirements: Investigator must hold required appointment by award activation; organizational documentation is not required at pre-application.
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Research Scope: Must address at least one OCRP Area of Emphasis (biology, novel therapies, survivorship/quality of life, precision medicine) or, for the Early Detection/Prevention Option, focus on screening, early-stage detection, accurate diagnosis, prognosis, or prevention strategies.
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Human Subjects: Observational clinical research permitted; interventional clinical trials are excluded.
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Cost Sharing: Not required.
Funding Details:
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Total Cost Cap: $350,000 (direct + indirect)
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Period of Performance: Up to 2 years (awards made by September 30, 2026; funds expire September 30, 2031)
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Allowable Costs: Personnel, supplies, equipment, multi-institutional travel (including one scientific meeting per investigator per year); exclusions: tuition, clinical trial costs.
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Payment Schedule: Per negotiated rates; indirect costs budgeted per institutional rate.
Deadlines:
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Pre-Application (Preproposal) Submission: June 12, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
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Invitation to Full Application: July 17, 2025
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Full Application Submission: September 11, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET
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End of Verification Period: September 16, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
Where to Go for Further Information & Application:
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eBRAP Portal: (required for pre-applications and intramural submissions)
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