DoW Military Burn, Discovery Award
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (DOD-AMRAA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for research on military burn injuries and their treatment. Eligible applicants include academic institutions, research hospitals, and other research-performing organizations with DUNS numbers and nonprofit status. Researchers must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. The Army supports both basic and applied research aimed at improving treatment and recovery for service members with burn injuries.
Applications must demonstrate scientific merit and relevance to military medical readiness. Organizations must comply with federal regulations for research administration. Indirect cost rates are negotiated or capped depending on applicant type.
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Key dates
- May 21, 2026 Applications open
- Oct 21, 2026 Application deadline in 38 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) Discovery Award supports innovative, untested, groundbreaking research that provides new insights and explores early concepts in combat-relevant burn care that provide the foundation for future translational and/or clinical research. The proposed project may be exploratory, hypothesis-driven, or hypothesis-generating research, but must be novel and must be based on a strong scientific rationale and a well-developed study design.
Distinctive Features: The focus of this award mechanism is innovation. Proposed research should lay the groundwork for future avenues of scientific investigation or product development in the area of combat-relevant burn care. The outcome of research supported by this award should be the generation of robust preliminary data that can be used as a foundation for groundbreaking future research projects.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative (Research Plan and Objectives)
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Biographical Sketches (Key Personnel)
- Letters of Commitment (Collaborators/Institutions)
- Facilities and Resources Documentation
Program contact
- 👤 Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 3016192171
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 12.420 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$2,265,729,366
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$800,631,761
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$77,591,450
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$74,531,880
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$55,443,120
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$34,191,124
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$24,783,894
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$21,394,379
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$19,100,256
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$19,002,641
Top States by Funding
- MD 10 awards $3,150.1M
- NC 11 awards $132.3M
- CA 13 awards $114.4M
- FL 8 awards $99.8M
- MA 9 awards $90.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 12.420). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $1,483,968,520 | |
| 2025 | $1,201,153,417 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Academic institutions, research hospitals, nonprofits, and other federally recognized research organizations are eligible. Applicants must have a DUNS number and active research infrastructure.
What types of research does this grant support?
Research on military burn injuries, wound healing, treatment protocols, and recovery outcomes. Both basic science and clinical research are considered.
What is the typical funding range?
Award amounts vary by project scope. This is typically a moderate award for focused research studies.
How competitive is this grant?
Army research grants are typically competitive. Applications must demonstrate strong scientific merit and military relevance.
Are there deadlines I should know about?
Check the Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity website for current deadlines and submission windows. Planning timelines of 6-9 months is standard.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize military relevance and impact on service member health outcomes and readiness.
- Include preliminary data and feasibility evidence to strengthen scientific merit.
- Clearly explain how findings will advance burn treatment for military personnel.
- Build relationships with military medical centers or researchers early in the process.
- Ensure your organization has current indirect cost rate agreements before submitting.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Lack of military relevance or unclear connection to service member needs. Weak preliminary data or insufficient feasibility justification. Poor budget justification with costs not tied to specific research activities.
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