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DoW Vision, Clinical Trial Award

Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer

Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer has posted this science & technology grant for eligible applicants, with applications due Nov 12, 2026.

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Deadline
Nov 12, 2026
Expected awards
1
Posted
May 5, 2026
Opportunity number
HT942526VRPCTA
CFDA
12.420

Opportunity description

Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Vision Research Program (VRP) Clinical Trial Award (CTA) supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the treatment or management of service-connected eye injury and visual dysfunction. Research must align with at least one of the FY26 VRP Focus Areas.  

Distinctive Features:

·       For interventions that require Investigational New Drug (IND)/Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) or equivalent regulatory authorizations for clinical testing, the IND/IDE application or equivalent must be submitted to the relevant Regulatory Agency by the CTA application submission deadline. In addition, applicants must provide documentation of communication from the Regulatory Agency indicating that the IND/IDE or equivalent is active/safe to proceed by March 1, 2027, in order for the CTA application to be considered for funding. Refer to Attachment 7: Regulatory Strategy for further details.

·       Scored peer review criteria include Clinical Impact; Research Strategy and Feasibility; Recruitment, Accrual, Retention; Regulatory Strategy and Transition Plan; Statistical Plan and Data Analysis; Ethical Considerations; Personnel and Communication.

·       Programmatic review criteria include adherence to the intent of the CTA, contribution to program portfolio, relative impact and relevance to military health.


https://cdmrp.health.mil/pubs/press/2026/vrppreann

Who can apply

  • Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"

Agency contact

Teresa M Parker-Reeser Grants Officer

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