DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award
This grant funds clinical research or trials in lifestyle and applied health using multiple scientific disciplines, requires patient advocate involvement, and supports projects addressing FY26 congressionally directed health topics.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates: July 23, 2026: Pre-Application (Letter of Intent) | August 6, 2026: Full Application | August 13, 2026: End of Application Verification Period
Funding Amounts: ~$16.8M total; up to $4.2M per award over 4 years; ~4 awards expected
Summary: Supports clinical research and/or trials on nonpharmacological interventions or noninvasive devices in congressionally directed medical topic areas to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
Key Information: Patient advocate participation is required; animal research and pharmacological intervention trials are not allowed.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Dept. of the Army through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), funds the Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award under the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The award supports clinical research and/or clinical trials that utilize disciplines such as occupational science, psychology, biostatistics, epidemiology, surveillance, implementation science, and population health. Projects must address one of the FY26 PRMRP congressionally directed topic areas and align with a PRMRP strategic goal, with direct relevance to military health.
The intent is to promote evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to improve health and disease-related outcomes, emphasizing nonpharmacological therapies or noninvasive devices. Research should aim for near-term impact on patient quality of life and must integrate a patient advocate as a key team member. Animal research and trials involving pharmacological interventions or implantable/attached devices are not eligible.
