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What We're Looking For

The DTIC is seeking innovative ideas that leverage digital technologies to address challenges and opportunities in military healthcare. We are particularly interested in projects that:

• Align with the MHS Digital Transformation Strategy: Your proposal should clearly demonstrate how it supports the MHS's goals for digital transformation, such as improving interoperability, enhancing patient care, and developing a digitally competent workforce.
• Have Tactical and Strategic Impact: We are looking for solutions that can be implemented at both the tactical level (e.g., improving patient care in a specific clinic) and the strategic level (e.g., influencing policy or improving system-wide outcomes).
• Generate Measurable Data: Your submission should include a plan for generating measurable and comparable preliminary data to support the feasibility and potential impact of your proposed solution.   
• Demonstrate Feasibility and Scalability: We are interested in ideas that can be realistically implemented and scaled to benefit a wider population within the MHS.
• Exhibit Innovation and Novelty: We encourage you to think outside the box and propose novel solutions that have the potential to transform military healthcare.  

Resources and Support

The DTIC is committed to providing the following resources and support to successful applicants:

1. Funding: We offer microgrants to support proof-of-concept projects and assist in securing larger grants from agencies like NIH, CDMRP, and VA programs.
2. Mentorship: We will connect you with experienced mentors who can provide guidance and support throughout the development and implementation of your project.
3. Administrative Support: Regardless of your PCS cycle, our team will assist you with grant management, regulatory compliance, and other administrative tasks to reduce your workload and allow you to focus on your research.
4. Collaboration Opportunities: We will facilitate collaboration with other researchers, clinicians, and stakeholders across the MHS to foster innovation and accelerate the adoption of your solutions.
5. Access to Resources: You will have access to USU's state-of-the-art facilities, equipment, and data resources to support your research.  

We believe that by providing these resources and support, we can empower you to bring your innovative ideas to life and make a real difference in the lives of our service members and their families.