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CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: TRC4 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program

Application Due Date: August 1, 2025, by 4:59 PM

TRC4 is launching a postdoctoral program to support emerging trauma researchers through financial support, professional development, and training in translational science. Scholars will engage in collaborative, trauma-focused research aimed at advancing understanding, developing treatments, and improving outcomes. Five postdoctoral positions are available starting October 1, 2025.

In the program’s search bar, please type “TRC4 Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program 2025” to find the application page.

TRC4 Awards $3M in Direct Award Grants

TRC4 is proud to announce direct award grants totaling $3 million to several UT System institutions. These grants will fund groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures. These awards include funding towards the training of the future of trauma researchers, the usage of AI to better the critically injured, spinal limb recovery treatment advancement, and metabolic study towards lifesaving treatment. The 2025 awarding period is still ongoing, so be on the lookout for further news on grant awardees from TRC4.

Non TRC4 Funding Opportunity: TriService Nursing Research Program Funding/Awards.

Submission Deadline:

Submission Deadline:

High Priority Award Applications Accepted on Rolling Basis Until August 29, 2025

Mini Evidence-Based Practice Project Funding Applications Accepted on Rolling Basis  Until August 30, 2025

Location: National (Open to eligible military nursing researchers)

The TriService Nursing Research Program is offering two funding opportunities to support innovative military nursing research and evidence-based practice. The High Priority Awards provide up to $500,000 for research in critical areas such as battlefield care, nurse transition, and austere environment readiness. The Mini EBP Project Funding supports nurse-led initiatives in Force Health Protection, Nursing Competencies, and Leadership Development. These awards aim to advance operational readiness and improve healthcare outcomes across military settings.

Non TRC4 Funding Opportunity: NSF/NIH Smart Health & Biomedical Research

Submission Deadline: Oct 3, 2025 @ 5:00 PM CST

Location: National (Open to U.S.-based researchers)

This high-impact funding program from the National Science Foundation supports transformative research at the intersection of AI, data science, and healthcare. Interdisciplinary teams are invited to develop innovative solutions to complex biomedical and public health challenges that will enable discoveries and optimize health outcomes. Don’t miss this opportunity to advance groundbreaking science.

TRC4-Awarded Study Recruiting Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members For Possibly Life-Changing Research

February 10-11, 2025

AT&T Hotel and Conference Center
1900 University Avenue
Austin, TX 78705

Researchers at UT Health San Antonio are now recruiting participants for a TRC4-awarded study evaluating personalized transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) as a treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This open-label trial is open to veterans and active-duty service members aged 18–65 who meet the criteria for PTSD. The study is led by Dr. John Moring at the Research Imaging Institute.

PARTICIPATION IS COMPENSATED AND FREE OF CHARGE

Apply for 2025 Funding

TRC4 funds groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures through various grants and initiatives. Prospective applicants are encouraged to engage with funding opportunities and submit their proposals through the designated online application receipt system. By fostering a collaborative environment and investing in innovative projects, TRC4 aims to enhance the capabilities of trauma care, ultimately leading to improved outcomes.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO APPLY, PLEASE SEE THE FOLLOWING:

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: MARCH 1, 2025 @ 11:59PM (CST)

Grant Program Preview Session for Next Round of TRC4 Funding

We scheduled two preview sessions for the next round of TRC4 funding, with LOI to open Jan 1, 2025.

 

Session 1 was held on Dec. 3rd from 6:00-6:30 pm.

Established in November 2022

The Trauma Research and Combat Casualty Care Collaborative (TRC4) is a research entity singularly focused on addressing the critical need for improved trauma care in the United States. The unique collaboration, established by the UT Board of Regents and funded in part by Texas lawmakers, will operate out of UT Health San Antonio and serve all UT academic and health institutions.

Initial Collaborative Partners: University of Texas System and the Department of Defense

Prevalence of Trauma and Need for Research

Despite its prevalence, trauma receives disproportionately less funding. Trauma injuries are the primary cause of mortality and permanent disability among individuals under 44 years of age.

Based at UT Health San Antonio and Partnered with UT System Institutions

TRC4 serves as a unique collaborative entity seeking to catalyze transformative research efforts into trauma care.

Apply for Funding

TRC4 funds groundbreaking trauma research, product development, and preventative measures through various grants and initiatives. Prospective applicants are encouraged to engage with funding opportunities and submit their proposals through the designated online application receipt system. By fostering a collaborative environment and investing in innovative projects, TRC4 aims to enhance the capabilities of trauma care, ultimately leading to improved outcomes.

Note: The deadline for applications for the 2024 TRC4 grants and initiatives has passed. If you were unable to apply, please sign up for TRC4 news to stay up to date about next year’s application process.

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