DoW Reconstructive Transplant, Investigator-Initiated Research Award

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA

Published: Aug 26, 2026

Updated: Aug 27, 2026

Source: grants_gov

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the health and medical services, Research and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Public Finance. Located in United States, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before November 4, 2026.

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Description

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Reconstructive Transplant Research Program (RTRP) Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports studies that have the potential to make an important contribution to reconstructive transplant research, patient care, and/or quality of life. All projects must demonstrate solid scientific rationale with military-relevant utility. The Investigator-Initiated Research Award does not support clinical trials . Distinctive Features: · Scope: Applications may focus on any phase of research from basic through translational, including preclinical studies in animal models, and clinical research in human subjects or human anatomical substances. · Study Design and Feasibility: The study design should be rigorous and support maximal reproducibility and translational feasibility. A strong statistical plan with appropriate power analysis is important. · Impact: Project results should have the potential for long- and short-term impact on the reconstructive transplant research field and/or patient community. Projects should address at least one of the FY26 RTRP Focus Areas. · Preliminary Data: Preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to reconstructive transplantation and support the rationale for the proposed research must be included. · Military Relevance: All projects must be responsive to the health care needs of military Service Members and/or Veterans recovering from traumatic injury, and/or their Family members, caregivers, or clinicians, as well as the general public. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged but not required. Agency: Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer CFDA: 12.420 Applicant Types: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Cost Sharing: No Contact: Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer Email: help@eBRAP.org

Data provenance

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Who is the contracting authority?

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When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 4, 2026. You have 69 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.