# DOD Glioblastoma, Hypothesis Development Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/ht942524gbmrphda-dod-glioblastoma-hypothesis-development-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356428

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 13 awards worth $4.6 million in total. Applications closed on November 20, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HT942524GBMRPHDA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | November 20, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 13 |
| Total funding | $4.6 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 FY24 GBMRP Hypothesis Development Award supports the exploration of highly innovative, untested, exploratory, high-risk/potentially high-gain concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or methods that address an important problem relevant to one or more of the FY24 GBMRP Hypothesis Development Award Focus Areas. This award is designed to provide investigators the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations that may reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. Results of studies conducted through this award may provide the scientific premise upon which a new hypothesis can be based or initial proof-of-principle of an innovative hypothesis, laying the groundwork for future glioblastoma-focused research projects. The GBMRP encourages applications from early-career investigators and applications that include meaningful and productive collaborations between investigators. PIs with little to no previous glioblastoma experience are encouraged to collaborate with experienced glioblastoma researchers and/or clinicians. Key Aspects of the Hypothesis Development Award: Presentation of preliminary data is inconsistent with the intent of this award mechanism and is therefore strongly discouraged. However, proposals should be based on sound scientific rationale that is established through logical reasoning and critical review and analysis of the literature. Innovation: It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigators (PIs) to clearly and explicitly articulate how the proposed research project meets the exploratory intent of this mechanism and is innovative in the field of glioblastoma research. Impact: The PI(s) should articulate the short- and long-term impact of the proposed research on both the glioblastoma research field as well as the patient community. The anticipated impact must be significant and move beyond an incremental advancement. Partnering Principal Investigator Option: The FY24 GBMRP Hypothesis Development Award includes an option for more than one PI. One PI will be identified as the Initiating PI and will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with application submission. The other PI will be identified as the Partnering PI. This funding opportunity allows one Partnering PI. Both PIs should contribute significantly to the development and execution of the proposed research project. If recommended for funding, each PI will be named on separate awards to the recipient organization(s).

## Questions people ask

### Is HT942524GBMRPHDA still open?

No. It closed on November 20, 2024. A newer notice is open: HT942526BCRPCREA2, closes November 18, 2026 (11 days left).

### Who can apply for DOD Glioblastoma, Hypothesis Development Award?

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

### What is the deadline for DOD Glioblastoma, Hypothesis Development Award?

Closed November 20, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $4.6 million in total across about 13 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.