DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Clinical Trial Award
This grant funds clinical trials testing interventions for traumatic brain injury or psychological health, requiring community-based research and preliminary data, with options for early-career investigators and studies from pilot to advanced phases.
Funder: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026
Funding Amounts: Estimated total program funding: $18,600,000; ~6 awards expected; supports both pilot and larger-scale clinical trials.
Summary: Supports clinical trials with significant impact on psychological health and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI), requiring both preliminary data and community-based participatory research approaches.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; all dates are projections based on the annual cycle.
Description
This funding opportunity is designed to support clinical trials that advance the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care of psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI). The program specifically seeks projects with the potential for significant clinical impact, including the development or evaluation of healthcare products, technologies, and practice guidelines. Trials may address a wide range of interventions, such as new drugs, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, therapies, and behavioral health strategies. Applicants must provide preliminary data and incorporate community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches. The award is structured with two research levels—one for proof-of-principle and early-phase studies, and another for larger, advanced clinical trials. An Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option is available, allowing two PIs (one early-career) to receive separate awards for collaborative projects.
