The FY18 PRORP ARA seeks applied research applications focused on advancing optimal treatment and restoration of function for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries sustained during combat or combat-related activities.

Applicants are encouraged to address how the proposed research will support

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patient care closer to the point of injury and/or allow patients to more quickly return to duty/work.

It is expected that any research findings would also provide benefit to the general population.

To meet the intent of the award mechanism, applications must specifically address a primary FY18 PRORP ARA Focus Area, listed in Section II.A.2, above.

Applications proposing sports injury research will not meet the intent of the award mechanism and will not be considered for funding unless the proposed research involves sports injuries that are related to a combat injury.

Applicants are encouraged to address how the proposed research will support patient care closer to the point of injury and/or allow patients to more quickly return to duty/work.

Awards may not be used to support fundamental basic research.

Basic research is defined as research directed toward greater knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and of observable facts without specific applications toward process or products in mind.

The FY18 PRORP ARA is focused on applied research, defined as work that refines concepts and ideas into potential solutions with a view toward evaluating technical feasibility of promising new knowledge products, pharmacologic agents, behavioral and rehabilitation interventions, diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and technologies.