The FY26 Orthopaedic Research Program Clinical Research Award funds clinical research and trials evaluating orthopaedic-specific factors and interventions. Supported projects must address designated focus areas such as ligamentous trauma, osseointegration outcomes, return-to-duty strategies, military women's health, and limb stabilization. The award aims to generate evidence that optimizes patient outcomes, informs clinical care or policy, and benefits Service Members, Veterans, families, and the public.
Eligibility is unrestricted and open to any type of entity, subject to additional clarifications in the full eligibility text. No specific restrictions on organization type are stated.
