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DoW Vision, Translational Research Award

Funds translational work turning a vision-research discovery into a drug, device or guideline ready for a definitive clinical trial.

OpenArmy Medical Research and Development CommandUnited States

A promising vision-research discovery is not ready for a full trial until someone builds the drug, device or guideline version of it. This award funds that build.

The Translational Research Award funds work that transforms a promising discovery into a new drug, device or clinical practice guideline, ready for definitive testing in a clinical trial during or by the end of the project period. Precl…

Translational research transforming a vision-research discovery into a new drug, device or clinical practice guideline ready for definitive clinical testing, including a pilot but not a full-scale clinical trial, aligned with at least one FY26 Vision Research Program Focus Area. Teams developing a new drug or device must include regulatory-approval-process expertise.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.12 Nov 2026
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.β€”
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$1.6M

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Last verified: 25 Aug 2026Funder reference: HT942526VRPTRASource: www.grants.gov