DOW Combat Readiness – Medical Research Program Translational Research Award
This grant funds advanced, data-supported research to rapidly translate trauma care innovations into practical solutions for improving military casualty survival and care near the point of injury.
Funder: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Due Dates: August 17, 2026 (Pre-Application) | November 18, 2026 (Full Application) | November 23, 2026 (End of Verification Period)
Funding Amounts: ~$4.37M total; up to $2.45M per award (2 years base + 1 year option); ~3 awards expected.
Summary: Supports mature, hypothesis-driven translational research to advance trauma care solutions for improving casualty survivability and patient outcomes closer to the point of injury.
Key Information: Each PI may submit only one application; minimum readiness level (TRL/KRL) of 4 required.
Description
This opportunity supports hypothesis-driven, innovative, and high-impact translational research projects aimed at accelerating promising ideas or technologies in trauma care into deployable solutions. The focus is on maximizing casualty survivability, improving patient care closer to the point of injury, and advancing trauma care guidelines relevant to military and civilian populations. Projects must be mature (minimum Technology Readiness Level [TRL] or Knowledge Readiness Level [KRL] of 4) and include relevant preliminary data. Research using well-validated animal models is allowed, and pilot clinical trials may be proposed in an optional research phase.
