Jun 30, 2025, 13:13

DoD FY25 Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program Impact Award

Supports mature, translational cancer research projects with strong preliminary data that have the potential for a near-term impact on clinical care within one of the congressionally directed FY25 PRCRP topic areas and military health focus areas.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicant Organizations: Extramural and intramural U.S. or foreign academic institutions, biotechnology companies, foundations, DOD laboratories, and other public or private entities (for-profit and non-profit).
Principal Investigator: Independent investigator at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent). Industry “independent scientists” may qualify if analogous. No citizenship restrictions.
Research Scope: Projects must include preliminary data, address one FY25 PRCRP topic area and one FY25 PRCRP strategic goal, and demonstrate relevance to military health. Clinical trials are permitted.
Partnering PI Option: Two PIs (Initiating and Partnering) may apply jointly; combined budget cap applies.

Funding Details:

Total Funds Available: ≈ $28 million for ~20 single-PI awards and ≈ $17.5 million for ~10 partnering-PI awards.
Budget Caps:
- Single PI: up to $1.4 million total costs over a maximum 3-year period
- Partnering PI: combined total costs up to $1.75 million over up to 3 years
Period of Performance: Awards made by September 30, 2026; FY25 funds expire September 30, 2031.
Allowable Costs: Direct and indirect costs (per negotiated rates), including personnel, supplies, equipment, travel (presentation and collaboration), and clinical trial expenses where applicable.

Deadlines:

Pre-Application (Preproposal): June 20, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET
Invitation to Submit Full Application: July 23, 2025
Full Application: September 25, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. ET
End of Verification Period: September 30, 2025, by 5:00 p.m. ET

Where to Go for Further Information & Application:

Submit pre-applications and full applications via the eBRAP portal.
Guidelines.
For extramural full submissions, Grants.gov Workspace under FOA HT942525PRCRPIPA.