Opportunity Information: Apply for HT942524TSCRPEHDA
The DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) is a discretionary Department of Defense grant mechanism designed to jump-start bold, early-stage research ideas in the TSC field. Its main purpose is to support the first serious test of innovative, high-risk, high-gain concepts that could meaningfully shift how TSC is understood, studied, or treated. Rather than funding projects that build incrementally on already-established findings, the EHDA is meant for potentially groundbreaking directions that may not yet have preliminary data, but are still backed by a strong scientific rationale and a sound plan for producing clear, interpretable outcomes.
A central expectation of this opportunity is that the application proposes a well-formulated, testable hypothesis and a study design that can yield meaningful results even without preliminary data directly supporting that hypothesis. In other words, applicants are not required to come in with extensive pilot results, but they are required to show that the idea is scientifically grounded, the approach is rigorous, and the project is structured so that the results will be interpretable and useful for guiding the next steps. The award is positioned as a launching point: the work should generate early evidence and insights that enable future, more definitive studies and open new avenues of investigation in TSC research and, where relevant, patient care.
Innovation is the defining theme of the EHDA. The program is explicitly looking for research that introduces new paradigms, challenges established assumptions, or reframes persistent problems from a fresh perspective. Projects that mainly extend published work in a straightforward or incremental way are described as inconsistent with the intent of the mechanism. The solicitation highlights several ways a proposal can demonstrate innovation, such as exploring a truly novel idea or research question in TSC biology or clinical management, using or developing new methods or technologies to address TSC-related questions, or applying existing tools in a fundamentally new way for TSC research or clinical purposes (meaning the technique is being repurposed beyond its original intent to unlock new types of insight or capability).
Administratively, this funding opportunity is offered by the Department of the Army, U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), under CFDA number 12.420, within the broad category of science and technology and other research and development. The opportunity is identified as HT942524TSCRPEHDA and uses the grant funding instrument type. Eligibility is listed as unrestricted, which generally signals a broad applicant pool rather than a narrowly limited set of institutions. The original closing date is 2024-08-01, and the anticipated number of awards is five. While an award ceiling is referenced, no specific maximum dollar amount is provided in the excerpted source data.
Taken together, the EHDA is best understood as a targeted catalyst for creative, hypothesis-driven TSC research that is too new, too risky, or too unconventional to fit traditional preliminary-data-heavy grant expectations. The ideal outcome is not a final, fully matured program of work, but a credible, well-designed early study that produces actionable preliminary data and positions the concept for larger follow-on funding and deeper scientific development.Apply for HT942524TSCRPEHDA
- The Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Exploration-Hypothesis Development 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 2024-04-19.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-01. (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 5 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Unrestricted.
[Watch] Creating a grant proposal using the step-by-step wizard inside the applicant portal:
Browse more opportunities from the same category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Next opportunity: DoD, Melanoma, Focused Program Award - Rare Melanomas
Previous opportunity: BRAIN Initiative: Next-Generation Devices for Recording and Modulation in the Human Central Nervous System (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Optional)
Applicant Portal:
Are you interested in learning about about how to apply for this government funding opportunity? You can create a free applicant account and receive instant access to our applicant portal that many business owners like you have benefited from.
Apply for HT942524TSCRPEHDA
Applicants also applied for:
Applicants who have applied for this opportunity (HT942524TSCRPEHDA) also looked into and applied for these:
| Funding Opportunity |
|---|
| DoD Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Clinical Translational Research Award Apply for HT942524TSCRPCTRA Funding Number: HT942524TSCRPCTRA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Rare Cancers, Idea Development Award Apply for HT942524RCRPIDA Funding Number: HT942524RCRPIDA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Multiple Sclerosis, Early Investigator Research Award Apply for HT942524MSRPEIRA Funding Number: HT942524MSRPEIRA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Rare Cancers, Concept Award Apply for HT942524RCRPCA Funding Number: HT942524RCRPCA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Exploratory Advanced Research Program Apply for 693JJ324NF00008 Funding Number: 693JJ324NF00008 Agency: DOT Federal Highway Administration Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $250,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Desert Southwest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Apply for G24AS00348 Funding Number: G24AS00348 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $11,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Colorado Plateau Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Apply for G24AS00349 Funding Number: G24AS00349 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $20,000 |
| National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Institutional Partnership Pilot (NRT-IPP) Program Apply for 24 566 Funding Number: 24 566 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DHS S&T Center of Excellence Supplement Applications Apply for DHS 24 061 COE SUPP Funding Number: DHS 24 061 COE SUPP Agency: Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
| Natural Resource Support for IMCOM at multiple Installations Apply for W9126G 24 2 SOL 2253 Funding Number: W9126G 24 2 SOL 2253 Agency: Fort Worth District Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $25,000,000 |
| Molecular Foundations for Sustainability: Sustainable Polymers Enabled by Emerging Data Analytics Apply for 24 567 Funding Number: 24 567 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Californian Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Apply for G24AS00354 Funding Number: G24AS00354 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $400,000 |
| Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Apply for G24AS00351 Funding Number: G24AS00351 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $35,833 |
| Cooperative Agreement for CESU-affiliated Partner with Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit Apply for G24AS00353 Funding Number: G24AS00353 Agency: Geological Survey Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: $485,000 |
| DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Focused Pilot Award Apply for HT942524PCARPFPTA Funding Number: HT942524PCARPFPTA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Idea Development Award Apply for HT942524PCARPIDA Funding Number: HT942524PCARPIDA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DOD Pancreatic Cancer, Translational Research Partnership Award Apply for HT942524PCARPTRPA Funding Number: HT942524PCARPTRPA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Award Competition for Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center in the State of Florida Apply for 2024 NIST MEP 01 Funding Number: 2024 NIST MEP 01 Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| DoD Prostate Cancer, Data Science Award Apply for HT942524PCRPDSA Funding Number: HT942524PCRPDSA Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
| Scientific Ocean Drilling Coordination Office (SODCO) for the Division of Ocean Sciences Apply for 24 568 Funding Number: 24 568 Agency: National Science Foundation Category: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
Grant application guides and resources
It is always free to apply for government grants. However the process may be very complex depending on the funding opportunity you are applying for. Let us help you!
Apply for Grants
Inside Our Applicants Portal
Access Applicants Portal
- Grants Repository - Access current and historic funding opportunities with ease. Thousands of funding opportunities are published every week. We can help you sort through the database and find the eligible ones to apply for.
- Applicant Video Guides - The grant application process can be challenging to follow. We can help you with intuitive video guides to speed up the process and eliminate errors in submissions.
- Grant Proposal Wizard - We have developed a network of private funding organizations and investors across the United States. We can reach out and submit your proposal to these contacts to maximize your chances of getting the funding you need.
Premium leads for funding administrators, grant writers, and loan issuers
Thousands of people visit our website for their funding needs every day. When a user creates a grant proposal and files for submission, we pass the information on to funding administrators, grant writers, and government loan issuers.
If you manage government grant programs, provide grant writing services, or issue personal or government loans, we can help you reach your audience.
Learn More
Request more information:
Would you like to learn more about this funding opportunity, similar opportunities to "HT942524TSCRPEHDA", eligibility, application service, and/or application tips? Submit an inquiry below:
Don't forget to subscribe to our grant alerts mailing list to receive weekly alerts on new and updated grant funding opportunities like this one in your email.