DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award
About
Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) Health Services Research Award (HSRA) intends to fund high-impact research that bridges the gap between research, practice and policy by building real-world evidence on how interventions, clinical practices/guidelines, or policies can be deployed to targeted populations at the appropriate time. In order to meet this intent, the mechanism supports health services research approaches. Distinctive Features: · The HSRA will support health services research approaches that include comparative effectiveness research; implementation of interventions, diagnostics and clinical practices/guidelines; and validation of data science insights. · Applications must include clinical research or clinical trials. Prospective or retrospective clinical research or clinical trials involving human subjects, human subject data/records, and human anatomical substances are allowed. · Preliminary data are required. · Basic, preclinical and animal research are prohibited. · For research prospectively enrolling human subjects, inclusion of community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches is required. · Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option: 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.
The DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award supports researchers and clinicians conducting high-impact health services research that translates evidence into real-world practice and policy improvements. This grant is designed for investigators focused on bridging the gap between research findings and practical implementation for traumatic brain injury (TBI) and psychological health populations. The program funds comparative effectiveness research, implementation studies of interventions and clinical practices, and validation of data science approaches—all grounded in clinical research with human subjects. Researchers should apply if they have preliminary data demonstrating feasibility and are committed to understanding how evidence-based interventions, diagnostics, guidelines, or policies can be effectively deployed to targeted patient populations at critical times. The program encourages early-career investigators through a partnering option allowing two Principal Investigators per application. This award is ideal for academic medical centers, military and veteran health systems, and research institutions seeking to improve TBI and psychological health outcomes through rigorous, clinically-informed health services research that generates actionable evidence for practice change.
Funding Facts
● Applications openDeadline
October 15, 2026
Who can apply
Last verified July 5, 2026 · Source: Grants.gov
Grant Details
Funding Range
Amount varies by cycle—consult official announcement
Deadline
2026-10-15
Grant Type
federal
Application Cycle
Annual (FY2026 deadline: October 15, 2026)
Best For
Academic medical centers, military and veteran health systems, and research institutions conducting clinical health services research on traumatic brain injury and psychological health
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award?
Specific eligibility criteria are not detailed in the available information. However, the program supports health services research approaches and requires clinical research or clinical trials involving human subjects. The grant includes an Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option accommodating two Principal Investigators. Contact the Department of War or visit the official grant announcement for complete eligibility requirements regarding institutional affiliation, investigator credentials, and any restrictions on applicant types.
How much funding does DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award provide?
The specific funding amount is not provided in the available information. Award amounts may vary by application cycle and project scope. Check the official grant announcement or the Department of War's grants management office website for current funding ranges and budget limitations specific to FY2026.
How do I apply for DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award?
Applications are submitted through the Department of War's official grant submission system. The deadline for FY2026 is October 15, 2026. Applications must include preliminary data and describe a health services research approach. For complete application instructions, submission requirements, and guidance on formatting, visit the official DoW grant announcement or grants portal. Early-Career Investigators should review the partnering option details if applying with a co-PI.
What can DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Health Services Research Award funding be used for?
Funding supports health services research including comparative effectiveness research, implementation of interventions, clinical practices, guidelines, and validation of data science insights. Research must involve clinical research or clinical trials with human subjects, prospective or retrospective human subject data/records, or human anatomical substances. The program requires preliminary data and prohibits basic, preclinical, and animal research. For prospectively enrolled human subjects, community-based participatory research (CBPR) approaches are required.
Last updated: July 5, 2026