DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Concept Award
🏛 Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA (DOD-AMRAA)
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Can you apply?
This grant is for researchers exploring innovative concepts in reconstructive transplantation. Investigators at or above postdoctoral fellow level are eligible. The work must address at least one FY26 RTRP Focus Area and introduce new paradigms or examine problems from fresh perspectives.
Preliminary data cannot be presented, but applications must show ability to generate interpretable results. Clinical trials are not supported. Cost-sharing is not required.
This is a concept award, meaning projects are early-stage and highly exploratory in nature.
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Key dates
- Jun 17, 2026 Applications open
- Sep 16, 2026 Application deadline in 61 days
- Sep 30, 2027 Award announced
- Sep 30, 2027 Project start
Program description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative new concepts or untested theories that address an important problem relevant to reconstructive transplantation. The Concept Award does not support clinical trials.
Distinctive Features:
· Innovation: Innovative research may introduce a new paradigm, challenge existing paradigms, examine existing problems from new perspectives, or exhibit other highly creative qualities. Research that is an incremental advance upon published data is not considered innovative.
· Relevance: Projects should address at least one of the FY26 RTRP Focus Areas.
· Preliminary Data: Presentation of preliminary data is not allowed; however, applications should demonstrate the ability to achieve interpretable results. A rationale for the proposed work must be provided.
· Early-Career Investigators: Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Investigators at or above the level of postdoctoral fellow are eligible to apply.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Justification
- NIH Biosketch(es) for key personnel
- Letters of Support (if applicable)
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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$74,531,880
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$67,205,571
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$55,443,120
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$34,191,124
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$24,907,742
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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 12 awards $107.3M
- FL 8 awards $99.8M
- TX 8 awards $76.5M
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?
Investigators at or above the postdoctoral fellow level can apply. Early-career investigators are particularly encouraged.
Can I include preliminary data in my application?
No. Preliminary data is not allowed. However, you must demonstrate your team's ability to achieve interpretable results.
What makes research "innovative" for this award?
Innovation introduces new paradigms, challenges existing ones, or examines problems from new perspectives. Incremental advances on published data do not qualify.
Can I propose a clinical trial?
No. This award does not support clinical trials.
What's the deadline and award amount?
The deadline is September 16, 2026. Award amounts vary; contact the program for specific funding levels.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Focus your proposal on a novel concept or paradigm shift, not incremental improvements to existing work. Emphasize how your approach differs fundamentally from current research directions.
- Clearly explain the rationale for your proposed work without relying on preliminary data. Strong theoretical grounding substitutes for experimental proof.
- Address at least one FY26 RTRP Focus Area explicitly in your proposal. Review the focus areas early and align your project scope accordingly.
- Demonstrate feasibility and your team's capability to produce meaningful results, even though this is a concept stage award. Show you have the right expertise and access to resources.
- Keep timelines realistic for exploratory work. Concept awards often have shorter grant periods than standard research awards, so set achievable milestones.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications rejected for lack of true innovation—proposing incremental advances rather than new concepts. Attempts to include preliminary data or relying too heavily on existing published results. Failing to clearly link the project to at least one FY26 RTRP Focus Area.
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