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[Award Mechanism] Translational Research Award [Eligibility] Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) At least one partner must be a laboratory scientist and at least one partner must be a clinician At least one partner must have significant experience in orthopaedic research or orthopaedic medicine [Funding] Maximum funding of $1.125 million in total costs (direct plus indirect costs) Period of performance up to 3 years [Key Mechanism Elements] 
Supports development of multidisciplinary translational research collaboration between clinicians and laboratory scientists to accelerate movement of promising research hypotheses into clinical applications Preliminary or published data are required Does not support definitive clinical trials, but limited clinical testing is permissible All applications must have direct relevance to orthopaedic injuries sustained during combat or combat-related activities 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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