This is a DoD research grant for basic through translational studies on reconstructive transplantation, and every project must show military relevance to Service Members, Veterans, or their families and caregivers. It is for established researchers with preliminary data, not for businesses looking for operating money or anyone planning a clinical trial, which is explicitly excluded. Total funding is $8,000,000 across about 8 expected awards; per-award amounts are not published.
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DoD Reconstructive Transplant Research Program investigator-initiated awards fund basic through translational research on reconstructive transplantation with military relevance. Eligibility is unrestricted, so universities, nonprofits, for-profits including small businesses, and other entities may apply. No clinical trials.
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.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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