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DoW Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award

Agency
Department of Defense
Run by
Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer
Target applicants
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"
Application period
2026-06-17 ~ 2026-11-18
Contact
Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer 3016192171
Open in EDIT and start the applicationView on Grants.govApplication site

Source: Grants.gov

How to apply

  1. Register your organization on SAM.gov to get a UEI (Unique Entity ID). It can take up to 10 business days to become active, and it must be renewed every year. SAM.gov
  2. Create a Grants.gov account and add an applicant profile with your UEI. The E-Business Point of Contact named in SAM.gov gives the person who submits the AOR role. Grants.gov
  3. On the opportunity page, select Apply to create a Workspace. Complete the SF-424 and the other required forms in Workspace. Opportunity page
  4. Attach the narrative documents the NOFO asks for (such as the Project Narrative, Project Abstract and Budget Justification) in Workspace. EDIT can draft them from your materials. Workspace
  5. Submit from Workspace, then check the status with your Grants.gov tracking number. Track my application

Overview

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. Estimated total funding: $3,800,000 Expected awards: 4 Opportunity number: HT942526ORPARA