science_technology_and_other_research_and_development · DOD-AMRAA
DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA · HT942526ORPARA
Total Program Funding
$3.8M
Expected Awards
4
Deadline
November 18, 2026
GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview
DoD's Orthopaedic Research Program Applied Research Award funds 4 grants ($3.8M total, ~$950K each) for laboratory-based orthopaedic research with clear potential for clinical application. Unlike the Clinical Research Award (which involves patients), this funds PRECLINICAL work — biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, or device development — that's heading toward clinical use but isn't there yet.
Who Should Apply
Orthopaedic researchers conducting preclinical/applied studies in biomechanics, biomaterials, tissue engineering, surgical simulation, or device development relevant to musculoskeletal injuries. Must show clear translational pathway.
Who Should NOT Apply
Basic science researchers without clinical translation plans, clinical researchers working with patients (use Clinical Research Award), or researchers without musculoskeletal focus.
Key Requirements (Plain English)
- •Must be applied/preclinical orthopaedic research
- •Must have clear pathway to clinical application
- •4 awards totaling $3.8M (~$950K each)
- •Must address military-relevant musculoskeletal conditions
- •Preclinical stage (not yet involving patients)
- •Unrestricted eligibility
💡 GrantQuick Tip
Applied Research means your work is past the discovery phase but not yet in patients. Think: you've developed a bone graft substitute and need to test it in a validated animal model, or you've designed an orthopedic implant and need biomechanical/cadaver testing. DoD wants to see the PATHWAY: this applied research leads to → IND/IDE filing → clinical trial → adoption by military surgeons. Map that trajectory clearly.
Competitiveness: High — 4 awards of ~$950K. Orthopaedic biomechanics/biomaterials researchers with strong translational portfolios and military injury relevance compete well.
What This Grant Funds
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.
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Eligible Applicant Types
Funding Details
- Total Program Funding
- $3.8M
- Expected Number of Awards
- 4
- Cost Sharing Required?
- No
- Funding Instrument
- grant
Key Dates
Agency Contact
eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org
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