The MBRP CTRA is intended to support the rapid implementation of clinical research (including clinical trials) with the potential to significantly impact burn care by applying promising and well-founded research findings to the care of the burn-injured patient, particularly at the point of injury, or during the early, acute phase of burn injury (Roles 1-3 of the military pathway of care).
Impact: The overall impact of the proposed research is a key component of this award mechanism. The potential impact of the research, both short term and long term, in addressing one or more of the FY23 MBRP Focus Areas should be clearly described. Investigators are encouraged to consider the following characteristics as examples of how a project may demonstrate highly impactful research: • Description of how the proposed research addresses a military need within Roles 1-3 of the military pathway of care4 • Explanation of how the project significantly advances the burn research field and the care of burn-injured service members in an austere or resource limited environment • Description of how the proposed research will support the ability to provide care to burn injured patients at, or close to the point of injury, particularly by a combat medic (or equivalent), or a non-medical first responder
Relevance to Military Health: The proposed research must be relevant to Service Members, Veterans, military beneficiaries, and/or the American public. Investigators are encouraged to consider the following characteristics as examples of how a project may demonstrate relevance to military health: • Explanation of how the project addresses an aspect of burn injuries typically associated with combat • Description of how the results of the proposed research will address a military need
Collaborations between researchers at military or Veteran institutions and non-military institutions are strongly encouraged. These relationships can leverage knowledge, infrastructure, and access to unique data and research resources that the partners bring to the research effort, ultimately advancing burn research, which is of significance to the Service Member, military families, and the American public
Deadlines:
• Pre-Application Deadline: May 31, 2023
• Invitation to Submit an Application: July 2023
• Application Submission Deadline: Sep. 4, 2023