U.S. Department of Defense (DoD)
Critical Dates
Final application to RIC no later than 5 days before the advertised deadline
DoD Agencies
Overview
The University of Melbourne encourages eligible researchers to participate in and lead proposals to the Department of Defense (DoD) in the United States.
Funding
View schemes on Grants.gov, the United States grants portal, through agency websites or find opportunities through UoM Research Professional.
Open US Department of Defense CDMRP grant opportunities
A number of opportunities are currently open to apply for funding from the United States Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).
Depending on the program of interest, applications require either a relatively short pre-proposal ahead of an invitation to submit a full application, or a letter of intent which is followed by a full application.
2022 schemes are in the process of announcement. For assistance please contact Blake Plowman.
How to apply
Submit to the Themis Submission Workbench
This will be the first line of communication to the International team of your intentions to submit a proposal*the completion of FOR and SEO codes is a critical element
Communicate with International Grants Team, RIC and Program Director, DoD
For higher chances of success, it is recommended that applicant conduct active discussions with the Program Director, Faculty Research Office and the International Grants Team ric-international@unimelb.edu.au as early as possible. For assistance with identifying and connecting with a program officer, contact Blake Plowman, Research Partnership Leader.Sign up for Application Portal Systems Access
There are various government portals that are utilized to submit DOD proposals. Reference the Funding Opportunity Announcement for scheme requirements, then consult with the international team to obtain access.Access application from Grants.gov or required submission portal and review documentation
Typically, grants.gov is the submission portal but this will vary from agency to agency, scheme to scheme. Reference the Funding Opportunity Announcement to confirm application package requirements. Log into the system early to review requirements and troubleshoot any issues.Foreign Justification
Consider what expertise your team has e.g. "skills, resources or populations and/or research environment conditions” that require the work to be done outside the USA.For applications with other organisations as the sub-awardees
Forward the research office contact information for any external collaborators or contractors to the International Grants Team.Complete the application
Use the supporting documents below as reference to completing the application. Ensure you complete the latest version of the a standalone Costing and Pricing Tool to plan your budget and apply 49% indirect costs. This will be required prior to final application submission.Budget Development
Contact your Agreement Administrator for assistance with budget developmentReview Ready
Email completed application to ric-international@unimelb.edu.au at least 10 working days before the advertised deadline for RIC review. The International Grants Team will provide comments and suggestions within 5 working days.
NB: Past experience has proven that organising supporting materials at the end of the grant writing process causes significant submission delays and impacts the quality of the application. It is recommended that applicant starts preparing as early as 2 or 3 months before the advertised deadline or delegate tasks to the project team as early as possible.Submit by Internal Deadline
For lead application, the lead PI must Submit to AOR for review least 5 working days prior to the advertised deadline.
For non-lead application, UoM site PI must submit completed documentations to ric-international@unimelb.edu.au for University approval at least 5 working days prior to the lead’s requested date.
NB. Please note that submission has to occur through RIC International Grants. RIC cannot guarantee successful submission for late or incomplete applications.
Supporting Materials
Annotated Grants.gov SF424 files
How to Register With Grants.gov
How to Create a Grants.gov Workspace
Completing Forms in a Workspace on Grants.gov
How to Submit a Federal Grant Application in Workspace
Relevant Past Seminar Materials
https://staff.unimelb.edu.au/research/grants/materials-past-seminars/us-grant-accelerator-program-workshops
Contacts
For assistance with contacting NIH Program Managers, contact Blake Plowman.
All other queries: ric-international@unimelb.edu.au