# DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Academy-Scholar Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht9425-23-nfrp-nfra-sa-dod-neurofibromatosis-research-academy-scholar-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/348287

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 3 awards worth $3.6 million in total. Applications closed on October 5, 2023.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT9425-23-NFRP-NFRA-SA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | October 5, 2023 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 3 |
| Total funding | $3.6 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.420 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The NFRP Neurofibromatosis Research Academy (NFRA) will bring together established investigators (Director and Deputy Director) and early-career independent investigators (Scholars) to develop successful, highly productive neurofibromatosis researchers that will conduct research with the aim of lessening the clinical impact of NF1, NF2, and Schwannomatosis. The NFRA is a unique, multi-institutional interactive virtual research academy focused on supporting innovative high-impact research in a collaborative research and career development environment. The NFRA will provide a framework of intensive monitoring and iterative guidance with proposed research, national networking, collaborations, and a peer group for Scholars. The NFRA is a platform (see Figure 1 below) that consists of Scholars and their Career Guides (mentors), and it is managed by an Academy Director and Deputy Director (i.e., the NFRA Leadership). The Neurofibromatosis Research Academy Scholar (the investigator named as the Principal Investigator [PI] on the application) is expected to participate in all development and training activities hosted by the NFRA Leadership, such as participation in monthly webinars and one-on-one mentoring sessions. Additionally, the Scholar and Career Guide (mentor) are expected to communicate and collaborate with other members of the NFRA (other Scholars and Career Guides, NFRA Leadership), and build relationships within the neurofibromatosis patient and advocacy community. The NFRA Leadership serves as a resource for the Scholars and Career Guides, assessing the progress of Scholars, and facilitating communication and collaboration among all Scholars and Career Guides, as well as with national NF research and advocacy communities. In addition to fostering scientific development, the NFRA, through its Leadership, provides opportunities for professional and leadership development of the Scholars to include skills and competencies needed to fund and manage a productive laboratory. The NFRA leadership team will also provide opportunities to NFRP FY23 (and subsequent year awardees) Early Investigator Research Award and NFRP FY23 (and subsequent year awardees) New Investigator Award - Early-Stage Investigator researchers to engage with NFRP NFRA Scholars. This FY23 funding opportunity is soliciting Scholars to join the NFRA.

## Questions people ask

### Is HT9425-23-NFRP-NFRA-SA still open?

No. It closed on October 5, 2023. A newer notice is open: HT942526BCRPCREA2, closes November 18, 2026 (11 days left).

### Who can apply for DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Academy-Scholar Award?

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Academy-Scholar Award?

Closed October 5, 2023. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $3.6 million in total across about 3 awards.

### Who has won Military Medical Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 5,470 awards worth $6.9 billion in that time.