D-3Science and Technology and other Research and Development

DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical 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

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Source: Grants.gov

How to apply

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
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
On the opportunity page, select Apply to create a Workspace. Complete the SF-424 and the other required forms in Workspace. Opportunity page
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
Submit from Workspace, then check the status with your Grants.gov tracking number. Track my application

Overview

Summary: 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 must specifically address at least one of the FY26 ORP CRA Focus Areas. Distinctive Features: · The CRA offers two research levels. Research Level 1 (RL1) supports clinical research in the following FY26 ORP focus areas: · Ligamentous Trauma · Osseointegration Outcomes · Return-to-Duty Strategies · Military Women’s Health Research Level 2 (RL2) supports clinical trials in the following FY26 ORP focus areas: · Ligamentous Trauma · Limb Stabilization and Protection · Return-to-Duty Strategies Estimated total funding: $13,600,000 Expected awards: 5 Opportunity number: HT942526ORPCRA