Participating in Research

VA Research is the only federal program dedicated to the specific health challenges faced by Veterans, from mental health and PTSD to complex chronic diseases and homelessness.

To improve Veterans' health and well-being via basic, translational, clinical, health services, and rehabilitative research.
To attract, train, and retain the highest-caliber investigators, and nurture their development as leaders in their fields.
To apply scientific knowledge to develop effective individualized care solutions for Veterans.
To assure a culture of professionalism, collaboration, accountability, and the highest regard for research volunteers' safety and privacy.