Untapped Potential: DOD Funding 101 for Health Science Researchers

The Department of Defense is an underutilized source of funding for researchers, and Pitt has resources to help you succeed! The DOD is obligated to award $7.67B in grants annually, with up to $10B in additional funding over five years through a separate mechanism. The Center for Military Medicine Research (CMMR) at Pitt facilitates innovative collaborations and helps to develop winning grant proposals with the goal of advancing medicine for wounded service members and their families. Watch this session to learn about DOD funding opportunities, hear an overview of how to apply for DOD funding and learn tips for a successful submission.  Finally, hear a Pitt faculty member’s experience applying for and receiving DOD funding and how that has benefited his career.