Uniformed Services University Medical Research Projects

Uniformed Services University (USU)
CFDA 12.750 Active Cooperative Agreement
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Program Funding

Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.

Latest annual funding (estimated)
$400M FY2026
$462.9M
FY24
$349.2M
FY25
$400M
FY26*
* estimated

Funded Projects

Examples of what this program has supported.

FY2025 Leveraging Trauma Critical Care Research for the Development of Clinical Decision Support Tools in support of the Surgical Critical Care Initiative (SC2i)

Program Objective

The mission of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. The Research Support Division is responsible for grant and cooperative agreement execution as codified in 10 USC 2358 and 10 USC 2113(g). The Division proactively leads the grants/cooperative agreements process - announcing, awarding, and administering grants/cooperative agreements - advancing the Agency’s mission to serve the University’s students, faculty, and staff.

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

  • Nonprofit Organization
  • Not-for-Profit Organization
  • For-Profit Organization

Medical education, research, health professional, education professional, scientists/researchers

How to Apply

Award Procedure

Funding Opportunity Announcements are posted IAW 2 CFR 200, DODGARs, 10 USC 2113, and/or 10 USC 2358. Applications are evaluated for eligibility, technical merit and/or programmatic relevance. The results of the evaluations will be presented to a Selecting Official who will make the award determination (number of awards, funding amounts, etc. as applicable).

Decision Timeline

  • Approval: > 180 Days
  • Renewal interval: From 60 to 90 days
  • Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Program details & compliance

Description

The mission of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services. The Research Support Division is responsible for grant and cooperative agreement execution as codified in 10 USC 2358 and 10 USC 2113(g). The Division proactively leads the grants/cooperative agreements process – announcing, awarding, and administering grants/cooperative agreements – advancing the Agency’s mission to serve the University’s students, faculty, and staff.

Mission Categories

Primary: Medical Education

Use of Funds

Allowed Uses

USU's mission is to conduct medical research and to educate and prepare outstanding scientists and health care practitioners for careers in service to our nation and partners with USU to provide world-class research and education.

Restrictions

Costs unrelated to health/medical and higher education

Required Documentation

Instructions for application are provided in funding announcements in accordance with 2 CFR 200 and the DODGARS.

Reporting & Compliance

Records Retention
6 years

Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts

  • Subpart B — General Provisions
  • Subpart C — Pre-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart D — Post-Federal Award Requirements
  • Subpart E — Cost Principles
  • Subpart F — Audit Requirements

Contacts

Benjamin Sakovich
301-219-4172
4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Brian Falasca
301-335-0535
4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814
Data from SAM.gov Federal Assistance Listings. Source published: 2026-01-21. Spec v2.0. Last synced: 2026-05-29 05:42:33.