DoW Lupus, Idea Award

DOD-AMRAA Posted HT942526LRPIA

Description

Summary: This funding mechanism supports innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to a critical discovery or major advancement relevant to lupus. The emphasis is on innovation. Research must address at least one of the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Lupus Research Program (LRP) Idea Award (IA) focus areas. This funding mechanism does not allow clinical trials. Distinctive Features: • Early-career investigators are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs) on applications to the FY26 LRP Idea Award (see Section 2. Eligibility Information). • Preliminary data are permitted but not required. • Applications should describe future directions of the work. • An individual may be named as PI on only one application per LRP award mechanism (IA, Impact Award, Transformative Vision Development Award, Transformative Vision Award), for a maximum of four applications to the FY26 LRP
Funding Details
Award Floor
Not specified
Award Ceiling
Not specified
Total Estimated Funding
$1,500,000.00
Expected Awards
5
Key Dates
Posted
May 5, 2026
Closes
August 24, 2026 22d
Archive Date
September 23, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA
Agency Code
DOD-AMRAA
Funding Instrument
Other