DoW Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health, Translational Research Award

The Translational Research Award (TRA) aims to accelerate the conversion of scientific findings into impactful clinical applications, prioritizing innovative approaches over iterative or incremental research. The award supports research that addresses knowledge gaps in the epidemiology and etiology of psychological health conditions and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI), as well as the prevention, screening, diagnosis, or prognosis of these conditions. The award also focuses on the development and evaluation of novel and repurposed interventions to improve outcomes for psychological health conditions and/or TBI. Some key aspects of the award include: • Research Level 1: Supports the refinement of mature ideas and concepts into tangible and knowledge products positioned for further evaluation. • Research Level 2: Supports the rigorous evaluation of tangible and knowledge products in preparation for first-in-human studies or clinical trials. • Early-Career Investigator Partnering Option: Accommodates two Principal Investigators (PIs), one of which is an Early-Career Investigator, with each PI receiving a separate award if recommended for funding. • Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR) approaches are required for research prospectively enrolling human subjects.