DOD CDMRP: Breast Cancer Research Program - preapplication (Distinguished Investigator, Innovator, and Breakthrough 3 & 4)

*  Distinguished Investigator Award: Seeks new paradigms in breast cancer research by supporting investigators (asst professor or above and 6 years beyond their last mentored position) who are established and recognized leaders in their field and who propose a fundamental shift or leap beyond their existing track record of research. $3-million/5 yrs. http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=274908

* Innovator Award: Supports associate professor or above who have demonstrated creativity, innovative work, and leadership in any field enabling pursuit of a novel, visionary, high-risk idea(s) that will accelerate progress toward eradicating breast cancer that have breast cancer advocates on their team. $5-million/5 yrs. http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=274906

* Breakthrough Award Levels 3 and 4: Funds investigators at all academic levels possessing a potential to lead to or make breakthroughs in breast cancer with a potentially near-term or long-term impact that is beyond an incremental advancement. Requires inclusion of consumer advocates.  Level 3 is advanced translational studies with near-term clinical investigation; Level 4 is large-scale projects. Permits 2-PI partnerships. Two funding levels ranging from $2.5-million to $10-million/5 years. http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=274904