Health Services and Observational Studies of Non-Pharmacological Approaches to Managing Pain and Co-Morbid Conditions in U.S. Military Personnel, Veterans, and their Families (R01)

RFA-AT-14-005

Funding Opportunity Purpose

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) seeks applications proposing Health Services research or Observational studies focused on the use of non-pharmacological approaches to symptom management for pain and associated problems (e.g., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injury (TBI), substance use disorder (SUD), depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances) among U.S. military personnel and Veterans.  Research related to personnel and Veterans of all branches of the military (e.g., Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, U.S. Military Reserves, National Guard) is of interest.    For this FOA, research related to individuals who are serving or have served in Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan), Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq), and Operation New Dawn (OEF/OIF/OND) is of special interest due to the public health need to address issues confronting returning troops.

Key Dates

Posted Date	July 1, 2013
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)	September 11, 2013
Letter of Intent Due Date(s)	September 11, 2013
Application Due Date(s)	October 11, 2013, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections to errors found in the application during the submission process by the due date.