# DoD Epilepsy, Quality of Life Research Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w81xwh-21-erp-qol-dod-epilepsy-quality-of-life-research-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332830

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $2.6 million in total. Applications closed on July 21, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W81XWH-21-ERP-QOL |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 21, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $2.6 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 intent of the FY21 ERP QOL is to support research that better understands or improves the quality of life and care for individuals living with the symptoms of PTE, as related to the ERP’s mission (see Section II.A, Program Description). Individuals living with PTE include not only those with symptoms of PTE, but their families and/or care providers as well. The proposed work should innovatively challenge existing research paradigms or exhibit high levels of creativity within the contexts of the ERP’s mission and vision. This can include research in symptom reduction (e.g., cognitive, behavioral, function, mood), resiliency factors, increasing or maintaining independence, and support for families and care providers. The application should also demonstrate the study team’s experience in PTE research, as appropriate. Given the patient-centered intent of the FY21 ERP QOL, animal research is prohibited. The innovation and impact for the FY21 ERP QOL award are expected to benefit the military, Veteran, and civilian communities. Applications must be both innovation- and impact-based. FY21 ERP QOL Focus Area: The Focus Area below is specific to the FY21 ERP QOL and must be addressed as part of the application process.  Quality of Life: Understanding and improving the quality of life of individuals with PTE, their families, and their caregivers, which may include the following: ○ Psychosocial factors ○ Neuropsychological dysfunction (cognition and memory) ○ Behavioral health (anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD], impulsivity) ○ Wellness ○ Reducing stigma ○ Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) ○ Reducing healthcare disparities (adjunct programs, support groups, access to care) ○ Sleep disorders ○ Medication side-effects The FY21 ERP QOL award offers two levels of funding. Funding levels are contingent upon meeting the eligibility requirements described in Section II.C, Eligibility Information. For Funding Level I: Principal Investigator (PI): Applicants can be from any field or discipline. The PI must write the Project Narrative and other application components, with appropriate guidance from the mentor(s). Applications must include at least one mentor. The mentor(s) must possess qualifications, background, and experience in PTE research. Applications must explain how the mentor(s) will assist the PI throughout the period of performance in developing toward independent research.

## Questions people ask

### Is W81XWH-21-ERP-QOL still open?

No. It closed on July 21, 2021. A newer notice is open: HT942526BCRPCREA2, closes November 18, 2026 (11 days left).

### Who can apply for DoD Epilepsy, Quality of Life Research Award?

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

### What is the deadline for DoD Epilepsy, Quality of Life Research Award?

Closed July 21, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $2.6 million in total across about 4 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.