DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526ORPCRA
About the Opportunity
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) seeks clinical research that evaluates orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions. The ORP intends for research supported by this mechanism to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Applications must address how the proposed research will impact patient care and reduce the burden of orthopaedic injury and sequela. The ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans, and the general public.
Focus Areas
The CRA offers two research levels:
- Research Level 1 (RL1) supports clinical research in the following FY26 ORP focus areas:
- Ligamentous Trauma
- Osseointegration Outcomes
- Return-to-Duty Strategies
- Military Women’s Health
- Research Level 2 (RL2) supports clinical trials in the following FY26 ORP focus areas:
- Ligamentous Trauma
- Limb Stabilization and Protection
- Return-to-Duty Strategies
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Funding Details
Estimated Total Program Funding: $13,600,000
Expected Number of Awards: 5
Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Key Dates
Posted Date: Jun 17, 2026
Last Updated Date: Jun 17, 2026
Current Closing Date for Applications: Nov 18, 2026
Archive Date: Dec 18, 2026
Contact Information
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