U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command &
Fort Detrick Public Affairs/Marketing Office, Fort Detrick, Maryland
February 25, 2003
Changes in the Fiscal Year 2003 (FY03) Breast Cancer Research Program
- Two important changes have been made to the Innovator Award mechanism:
- Consideration for this award involves a nomination process, no self-nominations will be accepted.
- Awards will be made for up to $5 million for 5 years.
- Postdoctoral Awards are more competitive, and special consideration will be given to applicants seeking multidisciplinary training. Higher levels of funding are also available for FY03 Postdoctoral Awards.
- The FY03 HBCU/MI Partnership Training Award mechanism has a higher level of funding, with a maximum of $250,000 per year for direct costs, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Additionally, the training must encompass a research project worthy of publication in a peer-reviewed journal.