DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Note: This is a Forecasted Opportunity. General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Opportunity Number: HT942526RTRPIIRA Opportunity Title: DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 8 Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Version: Forecast 1 Forecasted Date: Aug 04, 2026 Last Updated Date: Aug 04, 2026 Estimated Post Date: Aug 24, 2026 Estimated Application Due Date: Nov 04, 2026 Estimated Award Date: Sep 30, 2027 Estimated Project Start Date: Sep 30, 2027 Fiscal Year: 2026 Archive Date: Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 8,000,000 Award Ceiling: Award Floor: Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA Description: 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 transplantation and support the rationale for the proposed research 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. Link to Additional Information: Grantor Contact Information: eBRAP Help Desk 301-682-5507 eBRAP Help Desk