The Department of the Army, through the U.S. Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity, is offering the FY24 Arthritis Focused Research Award (FRA) to support innovative research aimed at improving patient care and quality of life for individuals affected by various forms of arthritis, particularly in relation to military personnel. This grant opportunity encourages applications that explore high-risk, potentially high-reward research addressing all types of arthritis, with a focus on the impact of arthritis on military readiness and health. The program has an estimated total funding of $2.5 million, with awards expected to be made by September 30, 2025, and applications must be submitted by October 30, 2024. Interested applicants can reach out to the CDMRP Help Desk at help@eBRAP.org for further assistance.