CDMRP Reconstructive Transplant Research Program: Concept Award

The RTR program challenges the scientific community to design innovative research that will foster new directions for, and address neglected issues in, the field of reconstructive transplantation (RT), specifically vascularized composite allotransplantation (VCA)-focused research.

The Concept Award is not intended to support a logical progression of an already established research project, but instead supports high-risk studies that have the potential to reveal entirely new avenues for investigation. However, applicants must address at least one of the Focus Areas listed below: 

• Reduce the risks of VCA-associated immunotherapy

• Revolutionize ex vivo VCA tissue preservation strategies to extend the timeline between procurement and transplantation

• Identify near- and long-term functional, quality-of-life, and psychosocial outcomes in VCA, and their influencing factors

Funding: $200,000

Duration: 18 months

Research Authority due date: 17.9.18
Pre application (required) due date: 3.10.18
Full application: 24.10.18