DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Clinical Trial Award
Supports clinical trials with preliminary data and required community-based participatory research to test interventions for traumatic brain injury and/or psychological health conditions for eligible applicants under the DoD/TBIPHRP program.
⚑ Preliminary data required. · Community-based participatory research (CBPR) required. · Must support a clinical trial. · Two research levels: Level 1 for pilot/phase 1-2 trials; Level 2 for larger effectiveness trials; applicant must choose level based on scope.
Unit fits — one characterization, each unit's own rules
| IPPRA | 58 good | peripheral portfolio topic: public_health; signature methods: community engaged; social/behavioral work is central; funds applied research; biomedical core — IPPRA health lane is communication/crisis/policy (capped); clinical-trial/biomedical core — IPPRA angle is policy/community (capped) |
| Physical Sciences & Engineering (demo) | 55 good | technical depth: minor; funds applied research |
| Tom Love Innovation Hub | 30 weak | funds applied research; deep-tech content |
Description
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) intends to support clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injury (TBI) through clinical applications, including health care products, technologies and/or practice guidelines.
Distinctive Features: Funding from this award mechanism must support a clinical trial.
· Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate a wide range of interventions, including new drugs, biologics, medical devices, diagnostics, therapies and behavioral health strategies.
· Preliminary data are required.
· The inclusion of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches is required.
· The CTA offers funding for two Research Levels. The applicant is responsible for selecting the Research Level based on the scope of the research.
○ Research Level 1: Supports proof-of-principle pilot studies, as well as phase 1 and phase 2 clinical trials.
○ Research Level 2: Supports larger-scale and advanced clinical trials that evaluate effectiveness in relevant patient populations.
· Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option ( available for both Research Levels ): This option accommodates two Principal Investigators (PIs), one of which is an Early-Career Investigator. If recommended for funding, each PI will receive a separate award.
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View on Grants.gov → CONTACT: Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer <help@eBRAP.org>
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