DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award
About This Grant
<p><strong>Summary:</strong> The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Orthopaedic Research Program (ORP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) seeks clinical research that evaluates orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions. The ORP intends for research supported by this mechanism to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Applications must address how the proposed research will impact patient care and reduce the burden of orthopaedic injury and sequela. The ORP expects that research findings benefit Service Members, their families, Veterans and the general public. To meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications <strong><u>must</u></strong> specifically address at least one of the FY26 ORP CRA Focus Areas.</p><p><strong>Distinctive Features:</strong><strong style="color: red;"> </strong></p><p>· The CRA offers two research levels.</p><p><strong>Research Level 1 (RL1)</strong> supports <strong>clinical research </strong>in the following FY26 ORP focus areas:</p><p>· Ligamentous Trauma</p><p>· Osseointegration Outcomes</p><p>· Return-to-Duty Strategies</p><p>· Military Women’s Health</p><p><strong>Research Level 2 (RL2)</strong> supports <strong>clinical trials </strong>in the following FY26 ORP focus areas:</p><p>· Ligamentous Trauma</p><p>· Limb Stabilization and Protection</p><p>· Return-to-Duty Strategies</p><p><br></p>
Grant Summary
DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award is a Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA grant providing funding that varies by award for nonprofit, small business, university. Applications are due 2026-11-18 (open). Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Up to $0K
2026-11-18
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
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DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award?
DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award is offered by Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA and is generally open to nonprofit, small business, university, municipality, tribal government, healthcare org, school district. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award provide?
DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award provides an amount that varies by award per award from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award deadline?
Applications for DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award are due 2026-11-18 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.
How do you apply for the DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award?
To apply for DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA.
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