OpportunityTitle: Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Description: The SCIRP Exploration &#150; Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, untested, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the SCI research field. Results of studies conducted through this award may provide the scientific rationale upon which a new hypothesis can be based, or they should provide initial principles of an innovative hypothesis. This award is designed to provide investigators with the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations. Some gaps in supporting rationale may exist due to a lack of available information. The presentation of preliminary data is allowed, but not required. Because these awards are designed for preliminary investigations, projects involving human subjects or specimens will not be supported unless they are either exempt under Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 219, Section 101(b) or eligible for expedited review (32 CFR 219.110 or 21 CFR 56.110). Studies that do not qualify for either exempt or expedited status during review at any level will be administratively withdrawn and will not be funded. Investigators should consult with their local Institutional Review Board (IRB) if these regulations are unclear. If a study is not exempt or eligible for expedited review, applicants may be able to apply utilizing the Investigator-Initiated Research Award mechanism. For studies using only commercially available or de-identified specimens, a Claim of Exemption Form will be requested. Additional information regarding exempt status may be found on the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) Human Research Protection Office website (https://mrmc.amedd.army.mil/rodorphrpo.asp).
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