Opportunity Information: Apply for W81XWH 20 NFRP EIRA
The DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Early Investigator Research Award is a Department of Defense funding opportunity designed to help launch the careers of promising early-stage researchers by supporting neurofibromatosis (NF)-focused projects carried out with structured mentorship. The core purpose of the award is career development through a real, NF-relevant research effort: it gives an early investigator the chance to shape and execute a defined project, tackle a specific NF research question, and build the skills, track record, and professional trajectory needed to become an independent investigator in the NF field. A key point is that applicants are expected to show strong potential and a clear commitment to building a long-term research career focused on NF, but they do not need to already have a history of working in NF, which makes the mechanism particularly useful for talented scientists transitioning into the field.
In this mechanism, a postdoctoral-level investigator serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the application, meaning the early investigator is positioned as the scientific lead rather than being treated only as a trainee. At the same time, the opportunity is explicitly mentorship-driven: every application must include at least one designated Mentor whose expertise aligns with the proposed project and who can demonstrate a strong record in both NF research and mentoring. The mentor qualifications are not vague; they are expected to be supported by evidence such as active research funding, recent peer-reviewed publications, and a history of successful mentorship outcomes. If the primary Mentor is relatively junior faculty, the program encourages adding a secondary Mentor with a deeper and more established track record in NF research and trainee development. Across all mentorship structures, the expectation is that the Mentor(s) will actively support the PI's progression toward independence, not simply supervise the work.
Administratively, this opportunity was released by the Department of Defense, Department of the Army, through USAMRAA, and it falls under Science and Technology and other Research and Development (CFDA 12.420). The funding opportunity number is W81XWH 20 NFRP EIRA, and awards may be made as either grants or cooperative agreements, depending on the level of involvement expected from the funding agency. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted (open to any type of entity), with the usual caveat that applicants must follow any additional eligibility details specified in the full announcement. The posting date was March 30, 2020, with an original closing date of July 9, 2020. The announcement anticipated approximately four awards. The award ceiling is listed as 0 in the provided record, which typically indicates that the maximum amount was not captured in that summary field and would need to be confirmed in the full funding announcement or associated program guidance.
Overall, the award is best understood as a mentored, career-building research grant for postdoctoral investigators who want to establish themselves in neurofibromatosis research. It emphasizes a high-quality, NF-relevant project paired with deliberate mentorship and a credible plan for the PI to grow into an independent NF researcher, while also remaining accessible to strong applicants who are newly entering the NF space.Apply for W81XWH 20 NFRP EIRA
- The Department of Defense, Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoD Neurofibromatosis, Early Investigator Research Award" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 12.420.
- This funding opportunity was created on Mar 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jul 09, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 4 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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