DoW Orthopaedic, Clinical Research Award

What the official notice requires

Pulled from the funding notice HT942526ORPCRA_GG.pdf (38 pages) so you can see the requirements at a glance. Each item shows the notice's own words; open the page to read it in context. The notice itself always controls.

Award size and project length

• Project period: 4 years · p. 4

  “The maximum period of performance is 4 years for both levels.” Open page 4

• Award amounts here are for the whole project · p. 9

  “The application’s total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance should not exceed $2.0M for Research Level 1 or $3.2M for Research Level 2.” Open page 9

Registrations you need first

• SAM.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Grants.gov · p. 3

  “Active SAM.gov, eBRAP.org and Grants.gov registrations are required for application submission.” Open page 3

• Unique Entity ID (UEI) · p. 23

  “Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management The applicant organization must be registered as an entity in the System for Award Management (SAM), SAM.gov, and receive confirmation of an “Active” status before submitting an application through…” Open page 23

New to these? SAM.gov registration can take weeks, so start early: grant-ready checklist.

Steps before the deadline

• Pre-application · p. 11

  “Pre-Application Components Pre-application submissions must include the following components.” Open page 11

• Pre-application · p. 11

  “The items to be included as supporting documentation for the pre-application must be uploaded as individual files and are limited to the following: ○ References Cited (one-page limit):” Open page 11

• Pre-application · p. 24

  “Pre-Application Submission All pre-application components must be submitted by the PI through eBRAP.” Open page 24

• Pre-application · p. 24

  “The eBRAP log number, application title and all information for the PI, Business Official(s), performing organization and contracting organization must be consistent throughout the entire pre-application and full application submission process.” Open page 24

What to submit

• Resumes or bios of key staff · p. 12

  “Provide a list of abbreviations, acronyms and symbols used in the Preproposal Narrative. ○ Key Personnel Biographical Sketches:” Open page 12

• Form SF-424 · p. 12

  “(a) SF424 Research & Related Application for Federal Assistance Form (Grants.gov submissions only):” Open page 12

• Memorandum of understanding (MOU) · p. 14

  “Also include a plan for obtaining any required data sharing, memorandum of understanding or other agreements required to access and publish data.” Open page 14

• Letters of support or commitment · p. 15

  “If applicable, provide a letter of support, signed by the lowest-ranking person with approval authority, confirming participation of intramural DOW collaborator(s) and/or access to military populations, databases or DOW resources.” Open page 15

• Data management plan · p. 16

  “Do not submit a copy of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Data Management and Sharing Plan or duplicate the Data Management Plan which will be requested only after a recommendation for funding is made.” Open page 16

• Organizational chart · p. 20

  “Provide an organizational chart that identifies key members of the study team and provides an outline of the governing structure for multi- institutional studies.” Open page 20

• Timeline or schedule of completion · p. 21

  “Include a timeline with defined milestones describing the logical next steps to advance the research outcome to the next stage of clinical development/implementation/dissemination.” Open page 21

Length limits

• Project Narrative: 30 pages max · p. 12

  “Project Narrative (30-page limit):” Open page 12

• Letters of Support: 1 page (suggested, not required) · p. 15

  “Letters of Support (1-page limit per letter recommended):” Open page 15

• Technical Abstract: 1 page max · p. 16

  “Technical Abstract (1-page limit):” Open page 16

• Lay Abstract: 1 page max · p. 17

  “Lay Abstract (1-page limit):” Open page 17

• Statement of Work: 5 pages max · p. 17

  “Statement of Work (5-page limit):” Open page 17

Dates in the notice

• August 19, 2026 · p. 1

  “August 19, 2026 Application Due:” Open page 1

• September 30, 2027 · p. 4

  “Awards supported with FY26 funds will be made no later than September 30, 2027.” Open page 4

Mistakes that get applications rejected

• Could get your application rejected · p. 7

  “Interventions that solely address infection will not be considered.” Open page 7

• Extra or uninvited material · p. 12

  “Uninvited full application submissions will be rejected.” Open page 12

• Extra or uninvited material · p. 15

  “Extra items will not be reviewed.” Open page 15