# DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w81xwh-21-prorp-ara-dod-peer-reviewed-orthopaedic-applied-research-award/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/332530

> Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA offered grants to any type of organization. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $2.9 million in total. Applications closed on September 10, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W81XWH-21-PRORP-ARA |
| Agency | Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | September 10, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 4 |
| Total funding | $2.9 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.420 |

## Who can apply

- Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

## What the grant funds

The FY21 PRORP ARA seeks applied research applications focused on advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during combat, combat-related activities, and non-battle injuries that impact unit readiness and the ability to return to duty/work. Applicants are encouraged to address how the proposed research will support patient care closer to the point of injury and/or allow patients to more quickly return to duty/work. It is expected that any research findings would also provide benefit to the general population. To meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications must specifically address an FY21 PRORP ARA Focus Area, listed in Section II.A.1, above. The FY21 PRORP ARA is focused on applied research, defined as work that refines concepts and ideas into potential solutions with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of promising new knowledge products, pharmacologic agents, behavioral and rehabilitation interventions, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and technologies. Research Scope: Research proposed under the FY21 PRORP ARA may include small- to large-scale projects. Upon successful completion, the proposed research is expected to yield knowledge products, approaches, or technologies that have the potential to advance toward clinical translation. Strong transition plans are expected. Inclusion of preliminary and/or published data relevant to the proposed research is required. Investigators must demonstrate logical reasoning for the proposed work. To be competitive, the application must include a sound scientific rationale and a well-formulated, testable hypothesis established through a critical review and analysis of the literature. Studies allowed under the FY21 PRORP ARA may include, but are not limited to: • Refinement of concepts and ideas into potential solutions, or research tools, with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of emerging approaches, technologies, and promising new knowledge products. • Evaluation, maturation, and/or down-selection of potential product candidates (drugs, biologic constructs, or devices/systems) in vitro and/or in vivo. • Preparation activities needed to support a future clinical trial or regulatory submission. Awards may not be used to support fundamental basic research.

## Questions people ask

### Is W81XWH-21-PRORP-ARA still open?

No. It closed on September 10, 2021. A newer notice is open: HT942526BCRPCREA2, closes November 18, 2026 (11 days left).

### Who can apply for DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award?

Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA accepted applications from any type of organization.

### What is the deadline for DoD Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic, Applied Research Award?

Closed September 10, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

About $2.9 million in total across about 4 awards.

### Who has won Military Medical Research and Development grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., The Univeristy of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 5,470 awards worth $6.9 billion in that time.