Grant opportunity
FY 2026 PRMRP Research Advancement Award
The Research Advancement Award supports projects with preliminary data that can move promising medical research toward meaningful outcomes.
- Funder
- U.S. Department of Defense - Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
- Applications close 30 July 2026
- Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
- Award
- Up to USD 1.4 million over four years; approximately USD 19.6 million total
- Applicant
- Eligible investigators and organisations proposing mature, impact-oriented research in a designated Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program topic area.
- Discipline
- Medicine and Health Sciences
- Region
- United States
- Posted
- Jul 30, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The Research Advancement Award supports projects with preliminary data that can move promising medical research toward meaningful outcomes.
Who can apply
Eligible investigators and organisations proposing mature, impact-oriented research in a designated Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program topic area.
What it supports
- Impact-oriented biomedical research.
- Advancement of preliminary findings.
- Current PRMRP priority topics.
Funding and duration
- About 14 awards are expected.
- Direct costs may reach USD 1.4 million over four years.
Applications close 30 July 2026
Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026
How to apply
Use the official federal announcement for all pre-application and full-application requirements.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Research Advancement Award supports projects with preliminary data that can move promising medical research toward meaningful outcomes. The mechanism is intended for well-supported research concepts positioned to make an important contribution. Applicants should use the official call page for the final rules, required documents, eligible costs and submission route.
Eligibility
Eligible investigators and organisations proposing mature, impact-oriented research in a designated Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program topic area.
Funding and benefits
About 14 awards are expected.
Direct costs may reach USD 1.4 million over four years.
Themes and supported activities
Impact-oriented biomedical research.
Advancement of preliminary findings.
Current PRMRP priority topics.
Deadline and timeline
Applications close 30 July 2026: Applications close 30 July 2026: Jul 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Use the official federal announcement for all pre-application and full-application requirements.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.