DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award
This grant funds applied research to develop and evaluate solutions for treating and restoring function after combat- or service-related orthopaedic injuries, requiring preliminary data but excluding clinical research.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: August 19, 2026: Pre-Application | November 18, 2026: Full Application | November 23, 2026: End of Application Verification
Funding Amounts: ~$3.8M total; up to $950,000 in total costs per award for up to 3 years; approx. 4 awards expected
Summary: Supports applied research to advance treatment and restoration of function for orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities; clinical trials not allowed.
Key Information: Preliminary data required; open to domestic/foreign, public/private, for-profit/non-profit entities; clinical research is limited—see restrictions.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Department of the Army through USAMRAA’s Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP), Applied Research Award (ARA), seeks applications for applied research projects that advance optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities. Projects should refine concepts or ideas into potential solutions, with an emphasis on evaluating technical feasibility for promising new products, interventions, techniques, or guidance. The program is intended to benefit Service Members, Veterans, their families, and the general public, but excludes clinical trials and most clinical research (see restrictions below).
