Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Biomedical Research and Development

  • Start Date:

  • Deadline:

  • Agency:
    United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA)

The Office of Grants and Research (OGR), KNUST wishes to inform the university community of a major U.S. government biomedical research funding opportunity: the Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Extramural Biomedical Research and Development.

This program, funded by the United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA), supports research and development across a range of biomedical, human performance, and veterinary domains with high potential impact for military and civilian applications.

Key Highlights:

  • Funder: United States Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity

  • Award Type: Institutional, Program or Curriculum Development, Research: Project Grants & Innovation

  • Award Amount: Up to USD 10,000,000

  • Application Deadline: July 31, 2028

  • Website: USAMRAA Grants

Objectives:

  • Support innovative research to improve early intervention in life-threatening injuries and prolonged field care (PFC).

  • Optimize human performance, brain health, and immune responses.

  • Advance canine medicine and performance research.

  • Develop novel therapeutics and interventions for post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety.

  • Promote automation in systematic reviews and meta-analyses.

Research Scope / Disciplines:

  • Community Health Services

  • Immunology

  • Methods of Drug Delivery

  • Military Resources and Human Performance

  • Pain Management and Traumatology

  • Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • Veterinary Medicine

Eligibility:

  • Open to academic institutions, non-profits, government agencies, and commercial/industry organizations.

  • Multi-disciplinary proposals with potential for translational impact in both military and civilian contexts are encouraged.

Application Process:

  1. Prepare and submit proposals according to the BAA guidelines listed on Grants.gov.

  2. Applications must clearly demonstrate scientific merit, feasibility, and potential for high-impact outcomes.

  3. No specific career stage restrictions; eligible for institutional or program-level research teams.

Benefits:

  • Large-scale funding support for biomedical, human performance, and veterinary research projects.

  • Opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge interventions in healthcare, military medicine, and trauma response.

  • Collaboration with U.S. Army research networks and access to specialized expertise and resources.