DoW Arthritis Clinical Research Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526ATRPCRA
About the Opportunity
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) supports clinical research that evaluates disease-specific factors and interventions. Research is intended to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Research addressing any and all types of arthritis is encouraged.
Focus Areas
Applications must address one of the following FY26 ATRP CRA Focus Areas:
- Prevention and Early Diagnosis
- Treatment and Mitigation of Disease Progression/Burden
Research Levels
The FY26 ATRP CRA offers funding for two research levels. It is the responsibility of the applicant to select the level that aligns with the scope of the proposed research.
- Research Level 1: Applications proposing clinical research or early-phase/pilot clinical trials, to include new or emerging research that is not ready for a full-scale randomized controlled clinical trial. The ATRP encourages a community collaborator (e.g., patient/care partner, community-based organization consultant) who will provide advice and consultation during study design and throughout study planning and implementation.
- Research Level 2: Applications proposing a full-scale clinical trial. A community collaborator is required for this level.
Preliminary and/or published data are required for both research levels.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Funding Details
- Expected Number of Awards: 4
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,150,000
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
Key Dates
- Posted Date: May 01, 2026
- Last Updated Date: May 01, 2026
- Closing Date for Applications: Oct 22, 2026
- Archive Date: Nov 21, 2026
Contact Information
For assistance, contact:
- eBRAP Help Desk: Phone: 301-682-5507, Email: help@eBRAP.org
- CDMRP Help Desk