The Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP), established in fiscal year
1999 (FY99), has supported research across the full range of science and
medicine, with an underlying goal of enhancing the health and well-being of
uniformed service personnel, their families, and the veteran population.
Program oversight is provided through a Tri-Service/Interagency Joint
Programmatic Review Panel as required by the Assistant Secretary of Defense
for Health Affairs. Congressional appropriations for the PRMRP totaled $494.5
million (M) through FY10 (excluding FY07, when no appropriation was made) and
have supported more than 380 awards in more than 80 different topic areas.
Congress appropriated $50M for the FY11 program to solicit proposals in 21
topic areas.
Throughout history, military medical personnel have pioneered breakthroughs in
reconstructive surgery, the use of antibiotics, principles of intensive care
and burn care, and kidney dialysis, in response to war zone needs, benefitting
warfighters and civilians alike. Medical research supported by the PRMRP to
address near-term military needs continues this tradition. Millions of
nondeployed personnel, their dependents, military retirees, and veterans
receive military medical services, creating a critical need to support
research on a broad spectrum of medical issues affecting these diverse
populations that include children and the elderly. The PRMRP is committed to
funding research with the potential to profoundly impact the development and
implementation of medical devices, drugs, and clinical practice guidance that
will enhance the precision and efficacy of diagnosis and treatment across the
spectrum of health care settings.
Military Health Research Forum
Congressional Appropriations
- $544.5 million in FY99-06, FY08-11
- $50 million in FY12
- Topic Areas Offered by Year
Funding Summary
- 382 Awards in FY99-06, FY08-10
- Previous Applications Recommended for Funding
Joint Programmatic Review Panel
