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 patientcentered 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.
Deadlines:
Funding Level I: The named PI must be at or above the level of postdoctoral fellow (e.g., research associate, fellow, medical resident, or equivalent), but below the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) at the time of the application submission deadline.
Funding Level II: The named PI must be an independent investigator at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) at the time of the application submission deadline.
Both Funding Levels: Each investigator may be named on only one FY21 ERP QOL application as a PI. An eligible PI, regardless of ethnicity, nationality, or citizenship status, must be employed by, or affiliated with, an eligible organization.
For Funding Level I: The anticipated direct costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for a Funding Level I FY21 ERP QOL Award will not exceed $300,000. Refer to Section II.D.5, Funding Restrictions, for detailed funding information.
For Funding Level II: The anticipated direct costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for an FY21 ERP QOL award will not exceed $500,000. Refer to Section II.D.5, Funding Restrictions, for detailed funding information.
