The FY26 Vision Research Program Clinical Trial Award supports rapid clinical trials with potential significant impact on treatment or management of service-connected eye injuries and visual dysfunction. Funding requires alignment with VRP Focus Areas and regulatory compliance including IND/IDE submissions. Peer and programmatic reviews assess clinical impact, feasibility, recruitment, regulatory strategy, and ethical considerations.
Open to any type of entity, with no specific restrictions stated. Applicants must meet regulatory submission and communication requirements for clinical trials involving IND/IDE or equivalent authorizations.
