DoW Military Burn, Patient-Centered Research Award
This grant funds clinical research to improve burn care for military patients in challenging environments, bridging gaps between research and practice while supporting mentorship for junior researchers.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 7, 2026: Pre-Application (Preproposal) | October 21, 2026: Full Application | October 28, 2026: End of Application Verification Period
Funding Amounts: ~$3.4M total; up to $1.6M per award (basic), $1.8M (with Mentorship Option); max 4 years; ~2 awards expected
Summary: Funds clinical research and trials to improve burn care for military personnel in austere, resource-limited operational environments.
Key Information: Preclinical or animal research is not supported; only clinical research/trials involving human subjects/data are eligible.
Description
This opportunity supports research that bridges the gap between innovations in burn care and their practical implementation in military operational settings. The program specifically targets studies that develop and validate interventions, tools, clinical practices, and policies to improve outcomes for burn patients in austere and resource-constrained military environments. For FY26, an optional Mentorship component is available to foster the development of junior researchers alongside a primary research project.
Distinctive features:
- Only supports clinical research or clinical trials involving human subjects or human subject data (no preclinical or animal studies).
- Encourages research that addresses critical gaps in combat burn care, especially in distributed operational environments.
- Mentorship Option allows for higher funding and supports the professional development of early-career investigators.
