applications to the fiscal year 2016 (fy16) orthotics and prosthetics outcomes research program (oporp) are being solicited for the defense health agency, research, development, and acquisition (dha rda) directorate, by the u.s. army medical research acquisition activity (usamraa). as directed by the office of the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs [oasd(ha)], the dha rda directorate manages and executes the defense health program (dhp) research, development, test, and evaluation (rdt&e) appropriation. the managing agent for this program announcement/funding opportunity is the congressionally directed medical research programs (cdmrp).

the fy16 oporp oora challenges the scientific community to address which orthotic devices, treatments, and technologies will generate the best patient outcomes. outcomes research will further support evidence-based practice, allowing providers to optimize the care to service members and veterans with limb loss and/or limb impairment. it is expected that any research findings will also provide benefit to the general population. applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry, the u.s. military services, the u.s. department of veterans affairs (va), and other federal government agencies are highly encouraged.

the oora is intended to support research that evaluates the comparative effectiveness of orthotic clinical interventions and/or their associated rehabilitation interventions, using patient-centric outcomes for service members and veterans who have undergone limb impairment.

fy16 oporp oora focus areas

the orthotics and prosthetics outcomes research programmatic panel identified the following five focus areas for fy16.

to meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications must specifically address one or more of the fy16 oporp focus areas listed here. applications proposing research outside of the focus areas should not be submitted in response to this program announcement/funding opportunity.

lack of short- and long-term evidence for existing support and reintegration strategies following neuromusculoskeletal injury, and a need for new evidence-based support and reintegration strategies

limited current technologies, including prosthetics and orthotics, for the rehabilitation or replacement of function that optimize patient interaction, usability, and durability

limited ability to predict, prevent, and mitigate development of secondary health deficits following neuromusculoskeletal injury

limited understanding of the management of patient rehabilitation strategies throughout the rehabilitation process following neuromusculoskeletal injury

lack of validated metrics that effectively assess initial presentation, rehabilitation, and reintegration following neuromusculoskeletal injury

in addition to the required focus areas above, it is highly encouraged that applications to the fy16 oporp oora address one or more of the following areas of encouragement:

longitudinal studies that include short- and long-term outcomes.

compare the effectiveness of different patient care approaches (i.e., orthotic devices and associated treatments and rehabilitation strategies) to enhance patient-centered clinical decision making.

provide information on quality of life, reintegration, and/or return to duty/return to work as it pertains to those patients who use an orthotic device due to limb impairment.

compare the effectiveness of orthotic devices, associated treatments, and rehabilitation issues unique to underserved populations (i.e., women, minorities, etc.).

http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/oporp.shtml

orthotics outcomes research award (oora)

for level 1/new investigator awards:

principal investigators (pis) within 5 years of his/her last training position at the time of the award;

·         able to demonstrate the freedom to pursue independent research goals outside of a formal mentorship program or arrangement;

·         can provide evidence of organizational support, such as start-up funds provided by the organization and/or use of a technician, space, facilities, and resources;

·         pis working within a laboratory team are eligible to apply for this award provided they meet the criteria above.

·         graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , postdoctoral fellows (at the time of award), and other formally mentored researchers are not eligible for this award.

for level 2 and 3 awards:

independent investigators at all academic levels

·         supports research that evaluates the comparative effectiveness of and functional outcomes associated with orthotic clinical interventions and/or other rehabilitation interventions for service members and veterans.

·         proposed projects should be designed to provide outcomes data regarding orthotic devices, and/or related clinical interventions and must include the anticipated effect on patient care metrics.

·         studies should have a clinical focus and may include methodologies and designs such as surveys, retrospective data analyses, simulation modeling, longitudinal observation, cross sectional observation, case control, or qualitative

·         research study designs.

collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged, as are joint department of defense (dod)-department of veterans affairs (va) studies, including longitudinal outcome studies. applications submitted to the fy16 oporp oora must address one or more of the fy16 oporp focus areas.

preproposal submission is required; application submission is by invitation only

the fy16 oora offers three funding levels:

funding level 1:

·         maximum funding of $300,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 2 years

funding level 2:

·         maximum funding of $500,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 3 years.

funding level 3:

·         maximum funding of $2,000,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 3 years.

the requested budget level should be appropriate for the scope of research proposed.

prosthetics outcomes research award (pora)

for level 1/new investigator awards:

·         pis within 5 years of last training position at the time of the award;

·         able to demonstrate the freedom to pursue independent research goals outside of a formal mentorship program or arrangement;

·         can provide evidence of organizational support, such as start-up funds provided by the organization and/or use of a technician, space, facilities, and resources;

·         pis working within a laboratory team are eligible to apply for this award provided they meet the criteria above.

·         graduate 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , postdoctoral fellows (at the time of award), and other formally mentored researchers are not eligible for this award.

for level 2 and 3 awards:

·         independent investigators at all academic levels

·         supports research that evaluates the comparative effectiveness of and functional outcomes associated with prosthetic clinical interventions and/or other rehabilitation interventions for service members and veterans.

·         proposed projects should be designed to provide outcomes data regarding prosthetic devices, and/or related clinical interventions and must include the anticipated effect on patient care metrics.

·         studies should have a clinical focus and may include methodologies and designs such as surveys, retrospective data analyses, simulation modeling, longitudinal observation, cross sectional observation, case control, or qualitative research study designs.

·         collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged, as are joint dod-va studies, including longitudinal outcome studies.

applications submitted to the fy16 oporp pora must address one or more of the fy16 oporp focus areas.

preproposal submission is required; application submission is by invitation only

the fy16 pora offers three funding levels:

funding level 1:

·         maximum funding of $300,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 2 years

funding level 2:

·         maximum funding of $500,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 3 years.

funding level 3:

·         maximum funding of $2,000,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs)

·         maximum period of performance is 3 years.

the requested budget level should be appropriate for the scope of research proposed.

a pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic biomedical research application portal (ebrap) at https://ebrap.org prior to the pre-application deadline.  all applications must conform to the final program announcements and general application instructions that will be available for electronic downloading from the grants.gov website.  the application package containing the required forms for each award mechanism will also be found on grants.gov.  a listing of all cdmrp funding opportunities can be obtained on the grants.gov website by performing a basic search using cfda number 12.420. 

applications must be submitted through the federal government’s single-entry portal, grants.gov.  for email notification when program announcements are released go to the cdmrp website (http://cdmrp.army.mil) and select subscribe to funding opportunities & program communications.  for more information about the oporp or other cdmrp-administered programs, please visit the cdmrp website (http://cdmrp.army.mil).

point of contact:

cdmrp help desk
301-682-5507
help@ebrap.org

the office of the privacy commissioner of canada (opc) has issued a call for proposals seeking applicants to organize and host the next research symposium in the office’s pathways to privacy series.

the opc is inviting academic institutions and not-for-profit organizations, including industry associations and trade associations, to submit proposals to organize and host an event to be held between january 15 and march 31, 2017. the event should put a strong emphasis on “innovation.” the content should prominently feature previously funded projects under the contributions program and address one or more of the opc's privacy priorities.

there is a maximum of $50,000 available for this initiative. eligible organizations must submit proposals in accordance with the established parameters, as outlined in the applicant’s guide, by august 15, 2016.  for more information see:

• announcement
• applicant’s guide

the can-share new initiatives program
the goal of the can-share “new initiatives” program is to improve human health by promoting new ideas and solutions for responsible data sharing in genomics. funding is available for projects aligned with can-share’s objectives, including projects that:
 improve human health via effective and responsible sharing of medical genomics data;
 develop guidelines or frameworks for sharing clinical and/or genomic data;
 establish standards or protocols for secure international transmission, storage, and analysis of genomic data;
 develop international policy and harmonization guidelines that assure the privacy and confidentiality of clinical or clinical genomic data.

the can-share new initiatives program is funded by genome british columbia (genome bc) in partnership with telus health. the program supports projects with in-kind services provided by telus health. in addition, cash support from $50,000 to $100,000 per project per year may be requested to support project activities that are not available through telus health. new initiative projects must have a 1-2-year timeframe to completion. application deadline is 29 july 2016.

funding of up to $150,000 per project is available for projects with an estimated duration of up to two years within the field of food innovation.

established in 1984, the law for the future fund (lfff) provides financial support for canadian research projects of national interest that are of benefit to the general public.

since its foundation, the law for the future fund has helped finance more than 145 innovative and timely research projects. they include issues such as the recognition of environmental rights, access to justice in civil and family matters, prostitution laws and women's equality rights, the simplification of basic principles of human rights, and ways to make legal organizations more accessible to persons with disabilities.

the board of directors meets two times per year to oversee the operation of the fund and to consider fundraising issues. to date, the total assistance granted by the lfff is well over $3 million. the deadline for applications is october 15 of each year.