DOD Arthritis Research Program (ATRP) – Application
Well-being, Health and Biomedical Discovery
Deadlines
Academic Unit: Inquire with unit
Memorial Deadline: Monday 19th, October 2026
External Deadline: Thursday 22nd, October 2026
Description
Clinical Research Award
The FY26 ATRP Clinical Research Award (CRA) is intended to support clinical research that
evaluates disease-specific factors and interventions. Research supported by this mechanism 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
including but not limited to osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, juvenile
arthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. The ATRP encourages applications that address sex as a
biological variable and understudied arthritis types. The ATRP also encourages applicants to
consider whether large datasets or existing studies/consortia can be leveraged to maximize the
potential impact of the proposed research.
Translational Research Award
The intent of the FY26 ATRP Translational Research Award (TRA) is to support 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 including but not limited to
osteoarthritis, post-traumatic arthritis, inflammatory arthritis, juvenile arthritis or rheumatoid
arthritis. Research addressing post-traumatic osteoarthritis challenges is of particular interest to
military care providers. All applicants must address how outcomes of the proposed research
may impact patient care and reduce the burden of disease.
To view the ATRP funding opportunity announcements and submit a pre-application, visit https://ebrap.org/eBRAP/public/ProgramFY.htm?programFYId=719108
Pre-Application Due: July 22, 2026
Application Due: October 22, 2026