Fiscal Year 2026 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program Research Advancement Award

The Department of Defense, through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), is soliciting applications for the fiscal year 2026 Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Research Advancement Award. This program aims to support fundamental research studies that will contribute to advancements in research, patient care, and quality of life for diseases or conditions aligned with specific FY26 PRMRP topic areas and strategic goals. Key features of this award include the requirement for preliminary data to support use-inspired basic research, which can range from hypothesis testing to the expansion of mature data. The CDMRP anticipates allotting approximately $19.6 million to fund around 14 Research Advancement Award applications, with a total cost cap of $1.4 million per award. The maximum period of performance is four years.