This is a federal clinical research grant for arthritis studies, from pilot studies through full-scale clinical trials, with about 4 awards from a $7,150,000 total. It fits teams with preliminary data addressing prevention/early diagnosis or treatment/mitigation of progression. Labs or businesses with no clinical arthritis research, no preliminary data, or no plan for a community collaborator should not bother.
| Industry | Estimated fit |
|---|---|
| Healthcare & BiotechMatches your industry (clinical) | 73 |
| Social Services & NonprofitMatches your industry (community) | 62 |
| Education & TrainingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to education & training | 54 |
| Energy & Clean TechLimit: Nothing in this notice points to energy & clean tech | 54 |
| Environment & ConservationLimit: Nothing in this notice points to environment & conservation | 54 |
| Housing & Real EstateLimit: Not clearly about your industry or what you need funding for; check the… | 54 |
| Industry | Estimated fit |
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| Technology & SoftwareLimit: Nothing in this notice points to technology & software | 54 |
| Arts & CultureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to arts & culture | 53 |
| Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to agriculture & farming | 52 |
| Finance & BankingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to finance & banking | 52 |
| Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Nothing in this notice points to retail & e-commerce | 52 |
| Food & BeverageLimit: Nothing in this notice points to food & beverage | 51 |
| ManufacturingLimit: Nothing in this notice points to manufacturing | 50 |
| Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Nothing in this notice points to transportation & logistics | 49 |
| Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Nothing in this notice points to construction & infrastructure | 47 |
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.
Open to any entity type; funds clinical arthritis research evaluating disease factors and interventions, with two focus areas (prevention/early diagnosis; treatment/mitigation of progression). Supports pilot studies through full-scale clinical trials; preliminary data required.
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) Clinical Research Award (CRA) supports clinical research that evaluates disease-specific factors and interventions. Research is intended to generate clinically useful evidence with potential to optimize patient outcomes and inform clinical care or policy. Research addressing any and all types of arthritis is encouraged.
Applications must address one of two FY26 ATRP CRA Focus Areas: Prevention and Early Diagnosis, or Treatment and Mitigation of Disease Progression/Burden.
Distinctive Features: The FY26 ATRP CRA offers funding for two research levels. It is the responsibility of the applicant to select the level that aligns with the scope of the proposed research.
• Research Level 1: Applications proposing clinical research or early-phase/pilot clinical trials, to include new or emerging research that is not ready for a full-scale randomized controlled clinical trial. • Research Level 2: Applications proposing a full-scale clinical trial.
Applications should include a community collaborator (e.g., patient/care partner, community-based organization consultant) who will provide advice and consultation during study design and throughout study planning and implementation. The ATRP encourages a community collaborator for Research Level 1 applications and requires a community collaborator for Research Level 2 applications.
Preliminary and/or published data are required.
The listing does not include detailed eligibility text. Check the official listing before you apply.
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