DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Forecasted grant opportunity for the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award.
About the role
The 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. This award does not support clinical trials.
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 should be rigorous, support maximal reproducibility, and demonstrate translational feasibility. A strong statistical plan with appropriate power analysis is required.
- Project results should have the potential for both long- and short-term impact on the reconstructive transplant research field and/or patient community.
- Projects must address at least one of the FY26 RTRP Focus Areas.
- Preliminary and/or published data relevant to reconstructive transplantation and supporting the research rationale must be included.
Military Relevance
All projects must be responsive to the health care needs of military Service Members and/or Veterans recovering from traumatic injury, and/or their Family members, caregivers, or clinicians, as well as the general public. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged but not required.
Eligibility
Unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the additional eligibility information provided by the agency.
Funding
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $8,000,000
- Expected Number of Awards: 8
- No cost sharing or matching requirement.
Key Dates
- Estimated Post Date: August 24, 2026
- Estimated Application Due Date: November 4, 2026
- Estimated Award Date: September 30, 2027
- Estimated Project Start Date: September 30, 2027
Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development