The FY24 TERP IIRA is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward research and/or patient care for a disease or condition associated with military-related toxic exposures. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory research through translational research, including preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. New Approach Methodologies may also be used.
Impact: Applications should explain how the proposed research will have a significant impact on military-related toxic exposure research and/or patient care with the intent to transition outcome(s)/product(s) (intellectual knowledge and/or tangible materiel) into clinical practice for Service Members, their Families, Veterans, and/or the American public who have been or could potentially be impacted by toxic exposures. Applications should demonstrate both the short- and long-term impacts and how the successful completion of the proposed research will impact a critical problem or question in the field of research and/or patient care in at least one of the FY24 TERP Program Goals and at least one of the FY24 TERP Topic Areas.
Deadlines:
• Required Pre-Application Submission Deadline: Aug. 13, 2024
• Application Submission Deadline: Nov. 7, 2024
Topic Areas: The FY24 TERP Topic Areas are not listed in order of importance.
1. Neurotoxin Exposure
2. Gulf War Illness (GWI) and Its Treatment
3. Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits
4. Other Military Service-Related Toxic Exposures in General, Including Prophylactic Medications, Pesticides, Organophosphates, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Materials, Metals and Minerals
Independent intramural DOD and extramural investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) may be named by organizations as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the application.
Postdoctoral fellows are not considered independent investigators.
The anticipated direct costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for an FY24 TERP Investigator-Initiated Research Award should not exceed $500,000. Refer to Section II.D.5, Funding Restrictions, for detailed funding information.