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Clinical Translation Research Grants for Spinal Cord Injury – Defense Health Agency

The Defense Health Agency, through its Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), is seeking applications for the FY26 Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Clinical Translation Research Award (CTRA): - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Defense Health Agency Research and Development (DHA R&D), Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity (DHACA) - Program Details: - Supports high-impact clinical research projects focused on spinal cord injury (SCI) - Aims to accelerate translation of interventions and inform clinical decision-making - Projects must address one of four priority areas: acute injury intervention, secondary health effects, psychosocial well-being, or rehabilitation and regeneration - Requires inclusion of at least two SCI community partners for advice and consultation - Offers an Early-Career Partnership Option, allowing two principal investigators (PIs), with at least one being early-career - Funding and Awards: - Total program funding is approximately $6.12 million - About three awards expected - Cost caps: $2.0M for single PI, $2.16M for early-career partnership - Maximum period of performance is three years - No specific OEMs, vendors, or product part numbers are named, as this is a grant for research services rather than product procurement

Description

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Clinical Translation Research Award (CTRA) supports high-impact, new, or emerging clinical research that requires additional preliminary studies such as feasibility, pilot, or optimization to prepare for future larger-scale clinical trials or implementation. The award aims to accelerate the translation of current and emerging techniques or interventions into clinical use by addressing specific barriers to clinical success and to identify the most effective diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation options to support critical decision-making for patients, clinicians, care partners, and policymakers. This funding opportunity includes an Early-Career Partnership Option allowing two principal investigators, with at least one being an early-career investigator. Applications must include at least two spinal cord injury community partners for advice and consultation throughout the research project.

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