DoD Lupus, Impact Award

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The LRP Impact Award encourages applications that support the full spectrum of research projects or ideas that specifically focus on scientific and clinical lupus issues, which, if successfully addressed, have the potential to make a major impact in lupus research. Applications should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale that is established through inferential reasoning and/or critical review and analysis of the literature. Inclusion of preliminary data is encouraged. The following are important aspects of the Impact Award: Impact: The proposed research should impact an area of paramount importance in lupus disease. It is the responsibility of the Principal Investigator (PI) to clearly and explicitly describe the potential impacts of the proposed study on lupus and to convey its level of significance. The Impact Award supports high-risk, high-reward studies that have the potential to make a significant advancement in lupus research. Research Strategy: The scientific rationale and experimental methodology should demonstrate critical understanding and in-depth analysis of lupus. Experimental strategies may be novel or may be based on strong rationale derived from a literature review. Focus Areas: The proposed research must address at least one of the FY18 LRP Focus Areas. Clinical trials are not allowed under this Program Announcement. The anticipated total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for an FY18 LRP Impact Award will not exceed $525,000 . Refer to Section II.D.5, Funding Restrictions , for detailed funding information. The proposed research must be relevant to active duty Service members, Veterans, military beneficiaries, and/or the American public.

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