[Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA](https://www.usamraa.army.mil/)

July 9, 2025 (LOI) | August 1, 2025 (Invitation to Apply) | October 17, 2025 (Full Application)

Approx. $10,000,000 total; ~10 awards anticipated; up to 3 years/project; no specified ceiling per award.

Supports innovative research to improve healthcare delivery, efficiency, outcomes, and readiness within the Military Health System (MHS).

--- ## Description This opportunity, offered by the Defense Health Agency (DHA) through the Military Health System Research Program (MHSRP), funds research that enhances the efficiency, effectiveness, and integration of healthcare delivery for the Military Health System (MHS). The program seeks rigorous, collaborative health system research to inform evidence-based Department of Defense (DoD) policy and decision-making, with the potential to benefit both military and civilian healthcare systems. Priority is given to projects addressing economics, quality, outcomes, variation, policies, and readiness within the MHS, particularly those with clear impact on patient, staff, and enterprise outcomes. --- ## Due Dates - **Letter of Intent (LOI) Submission Deadline:** July 9, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET) - **Invitation to Submit Full Application:** August 1, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET) - **Full Application Submission Deadline:** October 17, 2025 (5:00 p.m. ET) --- ## Funding Amount - **Estimated Total Program Funding:** $10,000,000 (FY26) - **Expected Number of Awards:** ~10 - **Award Duration:** Up to 3 years per project - **Award Amount:** No specified maximum per project; budget according to project needs, not to exceed total available funds Indirect costs should be budgeted per the applicant organization’s negotiated rate. Both direct and indirect costs of sub-awards must be included in the primary award budget. --- ## Eligibility - **Eligible Applicants:** Unrestricted. Open to all types of organizations, including: - Academic institutions - Nonprofit organizations - For-profit organizations - Local, state, and federal government agencies (excluding DoD organizations for extramural awards) - **Intramural DoD organizations** are also eligible, but must provide additional documentation (succession plan, command support). - **FFRDCs** may participate only as collaborators/subs if allowed by their sponsoring agreement. - **Multiple Submissions:** Each Principal Investigator may submit up to two LOIs, but only one may be selected for full proposal submission. --- ## Application Process ### Step 1: Letter of Intent (LOI) - **Deadline:** July 9, 2025 - **Submission:** Email to dha.ncr.j-9.mbx.hsr@health.mil - **Contents:** Project title, PI and team info, research narrative (max 5 pages), alignment with MHSRP priorities, estimated budget/timeline, supporting documentation (biosketches, references). ### Step 2: Invitation to Apply - Only applicants whose LOIs are selected will be invited to submit a full application. ### Step 3: Full Proposal - **Deadline:** October 17, 2025 - **Submission:** Via [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359250) - **Required Documents:** - SF-424 (R&R) and related forms - Project Abstract and Narrative (max 12 pages) - Budget and justification - Biosketches (NIH format) - Letters of support (resource manager, command, if applicable) - Data sharing and management plans - Statement of Work - Other standard federal grant attachments **Note:** Only invited applicants may submit a full proposal. --- ## Additional Information - **Priority Topic Areas:** Economics/cost, quality, outcomes, variation, health readiness, and health system policy/structure. - **Clinical Priority Areas:** Women’s health, specialty care (e.g., nutrition), surgical services, telehealth, pharmacy. - **Collaboration:** Partnerships with DoD entities are encouraged for extramural applicants. - **No cost sharing or matching required.** - **Multi-institutional research is allowed**; a lead (prime) institution must manage the award. --- ## External Links - [MHSRP Grants.gov Opportunity Synopsis](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359250) - [DHA Military Health System Research Program (NOFO PDF)](https://api.atomgrants.com/storage/v1/object/public/grants3-sources/HT9425-26-MHSRP%20NOFO%20GG_V2.pdf) - [USAMRAA (Funder Home)](https://www.usamraa.army.mil/) - [TRICARE Program Information](https://www.tricare.mil/Plans/Eligibility) - [Military Health System Information Platform](https://www.health.mil/Military-Health-Topics/Technology/Support-Areas/MDR-M2-ICD-Functional-References-and-Specification-Documents) --- ## Contact Information | Contact | Email | Description | |--------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------| | DHA MHSRP Mailbox | dha.ncr.j-9.mbx.hsr@health.mil | General program contact | | Grants.gov Support Center| support@grants.gov | Technical/application support | | Grants.gov Help Line | 800-518-4726 / 1-606-545-5035 (international)| 24/7 except federal holidays |

DHA- Military Health System Research Program

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