CDMRP Gulf War Illness Research Program: Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award

This program challenges the scientific community to design high-impact research that will provide a better understanding of the pathobiology underlying GWI, identify objective markers for improved diagnosis, and develop treatment and healthcare strategies for the complex of GWI symptoms. 

Topics of Special Interest under the focused research awards are as follows:

• Epidemiology of comorbidities and mortality, including gender and ethnic differences
• Sinus, respiratory, sleep, or dermatological abnormalities as a component of GWI
• Genetic factors predisposing persons to GWI
• Molecular signatures (e.g., biomarkers)
• Dysregulation of, or abnormal crosstalk between, human body organ systems

The program offers a 2 tier funding apparatus: 

Tier 1- Discovery
Tier 2- Applied Research 

Funding: Tier 1- $230,000 total ; Tier 2- $700,000 total 

Duration: Tier 1- 2 years; Tier 2- 3 years 

Research Authority due date: 22.6.17

Pre applicaion (required) due date: 30.6.17

Full proposal due date: 21.9.17