DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award
About
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP) Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award supports clinical research and/or clinical trials using a combination of scientific disciplines including occupational science, psychology, psychometrics, biostatistics and epidemiology, surveillance, implementation science, and population health. Applications must address and provide a solution to one of the congressionally directed FY26 PRMRP topic areas and one of the FY26 PRMRP strategic goals. Distinctive Features: This funding opportunity requires patient advocate participation. The patient advocate will be a person living with, or a family member or caretaker of someone with, a disease or condition addressed in one of the congressionally directed FY26 PRMRP topic areas. Animal research is not allowed. Funding Details: The Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) expects to allot roughly $16.8M to fund approximately four Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award applications with total cost caps of $4.2M per award. The maximum period of performance is 4 years. It is anticipated that awards made from this FY26 funding opportunity will be funded with FY26 funds, which will expire for use on September 30, 2032. Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.
The DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award is a federal grant opportunity designed to support innovative clinical research and clinical trials that address congressionally directed priority areas in medical science. This award is specifically for researchers and clinicians seeking to conduct multidisciplinary studies that integrate occupational science, psychology, biostatistics, epidemiology, implementation science, and population health approaches. The program is ideal for research teams focused on practical, patient-centered solutions to complex health challenges. A unique requirement of this award is mandatory patient advocate participation—ensuring that individuals living with the targeted disease, or their family members and caregivers, are integral to the research design and implementation. With approximately $16.8 million allocated across roughly four awards, researchers can secure substantial funding up to $4.2 million per project over a four-year performance period. This grant explicitly excludes animal research, focusing instead on human-centered clinical investigation. The award represents a significant opportunity for teams committed to evidence-based, real-world health solutions that can impact patient outcomes and public health practices.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
August 6, 2026
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Funding Range
Up to $4.2 million per award
Deadline
2026-08-06
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (FY26 cycle; deadline August 6, 2026)
Best For
Clinical researchers, academic institutions, and interdisciplinary research teams focused on peer-reviewed medical and applied health research with patient-centered outcomes
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award?
Eligibility details for this grant cycle are not fully specified in the available information. Please visit the official Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) website for complete eligibility requirements, including institutional qualifications, researcher credentials, and any geographic or organizational restrictions.
How much funding does DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award provide?
For FY26, the CDMRP expects to allocate approximately $16.8 million total for this award, with funding supporting roughly four applications. The maximum award is $4.2 million per application, with a maximum performance period of four years.
How do I apply for DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award?
Applications for the FY26 cycle have a deadline of August 6, 2026. Applicants must submit proposals addressing congressionally directed FY26 PRMRP topic areas and strategic goals, and must include mandatory patient advocate participation. For detailed application instructions, submission procedures, and required documentation, visit the official CDMRP website.
What can DoW Peer Reviewed Medical, Lifestyle and Applied Health Research Award funding be used for?
Funding supports clinical research and clinical trials using multidisciplinary scientific approaches including occupational science, psychology, psychometrics, biostatistics, epidemiology, surveillance, implementation science, and population health. Applications must address congressionally directed FY26 PRMRP topic areas. Animal research is not permitted; the focus is exclusively on human-centered clinical investigation.
Last updated: July 5, 2026