This is a Department of Defense arthritis research grant for translational, preclinical or animal studies that move existing findings toward clinically relevant solutions for Service Members, Veterans, families and the public. It is for research teams that already have preliminary or published data; clinical trials and basic research are not allowed. Small businesses looking for general operating money or commercialization funding should not bother applying.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical) | 42 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 33 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 32 |
| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 29 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 27 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 26 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
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| Arts & CultureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 26 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 26 |
| Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 25 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 24 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 24 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 23 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 23 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 23 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Primarily for minority-owned businesses | 22 |
These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.
DoD peer-reviewed arthritis research funding for translational, preclinical or animal studies accelerating findings into clinically relevant solutions for Service Members, Veterans, families and the public. Open to any entity type; clinical trials and basic research not allowed; ~$1.6M total, 2 awards.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) Translational Research Award (TRA) supports high-impact translational research that will accelerate critical findings into clinically relevant solutions. Research funded under this award mechanism will be hypothesis-driven, high-impact applied research that is relevant to Service Members, Veterans, their Families and the American public. Research addressing any and all types of arthritis is encouraged.
Distinctive Features: The FY26 ATRP TRA mechanism is intended to support preclinical or animal research and may not be used for clinical research or clinical trials. Basic research, as defined in Section 3.1.2, is not allowed. A key aspect of this award mechanism is impact. The application should explicitly state how outcomes of the proposed research will significantly advance arthritis research, particularly in accelerating critical findings into clinically relevant solutions.
Preliminary and/or published data, originating from research conducted by the applicant(s) or others, is required.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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