DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (DOD-AMRAA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for applied research on orthopaedic injuries sustained during military service. Eligible applicants typically include institutions, researchers, and organizations capable of conducting applied research with preliminary data. The research must focus on treatment and functional restoration for Service Members, Veterans, and their families.
Military relevance is required. Findings must benefit military personnel or the general public. Clinical research is not allowed.
Applicants must have preliminary data demonstrating research feasibility. Geographic scope is national.
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Key dates
- Jun 17, 2026 Applications open
- Nov 18, 2026 Application deadline in 66 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
Summary: The Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Applied Research Award (ARA) seeks applied research applications focused on advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or service-related activities.
Distinctive Features:
• Applied research is defined as work that refines concepts and ideas into potential solutions with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of promising new knowledge products, pharmacologic agents, behavioral and rehabilitation interventions, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, clinical guidance and/or emerging approaches and technologies.
• Preliminary data is required.
• Military relevance: the ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public.
• Clinical research is not allowed.
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
- Preliminary Data and Feasibility Documentation
- Budget and Budget Justification
- Institutional Commitment/Support Letters
- Biographical Sketches (Key Personnel)
Program contact
- 👤 eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org
- 📧 help@eBRAP.org
- 📞 301-682-5507
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
What types of research are eligible?
Applied research only. This means refining concepts into solutions and evaluating technical feasibility of new treatments, drugs, interventions, diagnostic techniques, or emerging technologies. Clinical research is not allowed.
Is preliminary data required?
Yes. You must submit preliminary data demonstrating the feasibility of your proposed research approach.
Who can apply for this grant?
Research institutions, universities, nonprofit organizations, and other entities capable of conducting applied research with institutional support are typically eligible.
What is the deadline?
The fixed deadline is November 18, 2026. Check the agency website for any updates or additional guidance.
What should my research focus on?
Apply your work to orthopaedic injuries from combat or military service. Ensure findings will benefit Service Members, Veterans, families, or the general public.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Submit strong preliminary data showing your approach works and is feasible before full project launch.
- Frame all outcomes in terms of military benefit or broader public health impact for Service Members and Veterans.
- Partner with military research centers or veteran health facilities to strengthen institutional alignment and credibility.
- Clearly distinguish applied research from clinical trials; avoid clinical endpoints or direct patient treatment protocols.
- Budget for collaboration with military medical experts to ensure military relevance and transition potential.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Submitting theoretical or basic research instead of applied research focused on real-world solutions. Proposing clinical trials or direct patient treatment studies, which are explicitly excluded. Failing to provide preliminary data or understating feasibility evidence.
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