DoD Military Burn, Discovery Award

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced funding opportunities for the FY25 Military Burn Research Program (MBRP) through the Discovery Award (DA). This program encourages innovative research aimed at improving combat-relevant burn care, particularly for military personnel. The DA funds exploratory projects that can lead to future translational research, with each grant capped at $200,000 over a maximum of two years, totaling approximately $800,000 available for around four awards. Application processes involve a two-step submission of pre-applications and full applications via eBRAP or Grants.gov, with key dates outlined for submission and review. Eligible applicants include both domestic and foreign organizations, and there are no limitations on the number of applications a Principal Investigator can submit. The award focuses on novel methods to prevent and treat burn injuries in austere environments, seeking to generate preliminary data beneficial for advancing military medical science. Successful applicants must adhere to stringent submission criteria, including impact assessments relevant to military health needs and the careful design of research proposals. The primary goals are to enhance burn care practices in combat and ultimately improve recovery outcomes for injured Service Members.