Program Features: Investigators can receive in-kind support to work with internal and external experts to ensure CDMRP preapplications/applications are strategically and competitively positioned and developed. Investigators will work closely with ORD&S program staff,  Cornerstone consultants, and where appropriate collaborate  with DoD-Funded Center for Combat Medicine and Battlefield (COMBAT) Research investigators specializing in defense health, who can:

• Ensure projects are aligned with emerging DoD/CDMRP priorities.
• Navigate projects to the most fitting program and socialize projects with DoD leadership.
• Support preapplication and application development by providing strategic guidance on grantsmanship based on DoD review criteria, review processes, ensure messaging of proposals aligns with the agency mission and programmatic goals etc.
• Cultivate teaming and partnerships to enhance competitiveness of applications

How to be considered: To be considered for Defense Connect, which provides in-kind support, submit your technical abstract or specific aims page using the InfoReady link provided below:

• Link to apply: https://cuanschutz.infoready4.com/#freeformCompetitionDetail/1926955
• Deadline: Rolling, applications accepted and reviewed monthly

For questions about DoD or the Defense Connect Program, please contact Jamie Kutner.

What is the application process?

Researchers interested in securing funding for medical research should visit the CDMRP website to identify the relevant program that aligns with their research focus. Once identified, applicants typically submit a pre-application or a pre-proposal to outline their research objectives and approach.

What are pre-announcements?

Pre-announcements are issued to highlight the release of program announcements or funding opportunities for the DoD intramural and extramural communities to compete against.  Pre-announcements highlight specific focus areas for a DoD program and include anticipated timelines for when full solicitations will be released.

Additionally, pre-announcements tend to include details about each funding mechanism (discovery award, investigator-initiated research, clinical trial) that will be issued by the program to assist investigators in conceptualizing their ideas prior to release of funding opportunities.

What happens after an invitation to apply?

Following a thorough review, selected applicants are invited to submit a full application. The full application undergoes a rigorous peer review process, where experts in the field evaluate the scientific merit, innovation, and potential impact of the proposed research. Successful applicants receive funding to conduct their research, contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge and addressing specific health-related challenges that are of interest to the DoD. It is crucial for applicants to carefully adhere to program-specific guidelines and deadlines throughout the entire application process.

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For questions, please contact Jamie Kutner