Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) – Applied Research Award (FY26)
Funds innovative applied research to improve treatment and recovery for combat-related orthopaedic injuries, focusing on infection, tissue regeneration, limb stabilization, osseointegration, and return-to-duty strategies.
Funder: Military Health System Research Program
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2026 (preproposal) | August 2026 (full application, by invitation)
Funding Amounts: Up to $950,000 total costs over 3 years (projected); final amounts subject to official announcement.
Summary: Supports applied research to advance treatment and functional restoration for combat-related orthopaedic injuries, focusing on infection, tissue regeneration, limb stabilization, osseointegration, and return-to-duty strategies.
Key Information: Preproposal is required; full applications are by invitation only.
Description
This opportunity supports applied research projects aimed at advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities. Emphasis is placed on research with strong clinical relevance and the potential for significant advancements toward clinical translation. Projects must address at least one of the following focus areas: battlefield fracture-related infection, composite tissue regeneration, limb stabilization and protection, osseointegration outcomes, or return-to-duty strategies. Clinical research studies are not supported under this mechanism. The program seeks innovative, high-impact research that will optimize function and maximize return to duty for injured service members. This is a pre-announcement; all final requirements will be detailed in the forthcoming official funding opportunity announcement.
