Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program’s FY 24 Funding Opportunities for Researchers

Also see Dr. Argue’s presentation slides.

The NFXF hosted a webinar featuring Dr. Kathryn Argue, Deputy Program Manager of the Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). Dr. Argue reviewed the details of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, specifically the PRMRP. Thanks to the efforts of NFXF advocates, Fragile X, which includes all FMR1-associated conditions and disorders (FXS, FXTAS, FXPOI, Fragile X Premutation), is once again included as an eligible topic area for Fiscal Year 24.

Dr. Argue recommends aligning your proposal with the program-specific goals. Review the FY24 PRMRP Synopsis of Award Mechanisms Table:

• Fragile X sits in the Rare Diseases and Conditions Portfolio
• Review the specific Strategic Goals for FY 24. Applications must address one strategic goal and one topic area.
• More information can be found at Research Funding Opportunity from CDMRP/PRMRP for Fiscal Year 24.

Additional tips:

• Read the funding opportunity announcement carefully.
• Address military relevance and impact in your application.
• Most funding opportunities require a Letter of Intent (LOI) and may continue to complete the full application. An invitation is not required.
• Only those who apply for a Clinical Trial Award must submit a Preproposal and await an invitation to complete the full application.
• Be aware of the award-specific deadlines and submit on time — there are no exceptions.
• Applicants who conduct research at institutions worldwide are eligible to apply.
• Sign up for the listserv through the CDMRP or eBRAP.
• Review the CDMRP webinar series on types of funding opportunities and strategies to increase your success: Webinar Series, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.

We are grateful for partners like the PRMRP, which funds Fragile X research. Thank you, Dr. Argue, for taking the time to educate us about this valuable funding opportunity. If you have questions about the PRMRP, please email help@ebrap.org.

The NFXF is also here to help! If you would like to participate in the NFXF’s Research Readiness Program, consult with our Family Advisory Committee, or partner in another way, please email research@fragilex.org.