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DEPARTMENT OF WAR - CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTED MEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS Transforming Health Care through Innovative and Impactful Research Recently Posted 2026 Pre-announcements Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Reconstructive Transplant Submit Technical Reports, Award & Regulatory Documents FY26 Funded Research Programs Alcohol and Substance Use Disorders Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Reconstructive Transplant Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health eBRAP: Start Pre-application » Frequently Asked Questions » Funded Investigators Guide » Research Resources » Program News & Highlights Research Highlights/News » Consumer Nomination Form » Consumer Experiences » Why Should I Participate » --> CDMRP Mission-Driven Medical Research Funding on BioTalk CDMRP-Funded Research Contributed to a New Treatment for Neurofibromatosis Approved for Use by the FDA Directive on Inclusion of Women and Minorities as Subjects in Clinical Research Frequently Asked Questions for Directive on Inclusion of Women and Minorities Directive on Sex as a Biological Variable in Research Frequently Asked Questions for Directive on Sex as a Biological Variable Conducting Human Subjects Research with DOW personnel or Military Beneficiaries Planning and Executing a Successful Research Consortium or Complex Collaboration Avoiding Research Duplication Guide for Intragovernmental & Intramural Applicants Funded Investigators Guide Human Subject Research Resource Collaborations/Partnerships CDMRP Review Process (External Video)
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