DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · Military Medical Research and Development (12.420)
Posted 26 Aug 2026 · 34 days left
In plain terms
The US Defense Health Agency funds investigator-initiated research on reconstructive transplantation that has military relevance and could improve patient care and quality of life. Any type of entity including academic institutions, non-profits, companies and individuals in the US may apply, with applications due by 4 November 2026.
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Summary
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to reconstructive transplant research, patient care, and/or quality of life. All projects must demonstrate solid scientific rationale with military-relevant utility. The Investigator-Initiated Research Award does not support clinical trials.
Distinctive Features:
· Scope: Applications may focus on any phase of research from basic through translational, including preclinical studies in animal models, and clinical research in human subjects or human anatomical substances.
· Study Design and Feasibility: The study design should be rigorous and support maximal reproducibility and translational feasibility. A strong statistical plan with appropriate power analysis is important.
· Impact: Project results should have the potential for long- and short-term impact on the reconstructive transplant research field and/or patient community. Projects should address at least one of the FY26 RTRP Focus Areas.
· Preliminary Data: Preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to reconstructive…
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Who can apply
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- academia_research
- private_company
- government
- individual
Eligibility and conditions
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Applicant types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"