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[Award Mechanism] Outcomes Research Award [Eligibility] Investigators at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) [Funding] Maximum funding of $2.5 million in total costs (direct plus indirect costs) Period of performance up to 5 years [Key Mechanism Elements] 
New mechanism Supports studies that seek to identify, understand, and optimize functional outcomes for traumatic military or Veteran amputee or limb salvage patients Studies are sought that will provide information about the advantages, disadvantages, risks, end results, and associated quality of life of health care practices and interventions Clinical trials are not allowed Preliminary data encouraged but not required Preproposal submission is required; application submission is by invitation only
Press Release: FY14 Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program, Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program
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