DoW Lupus, Idea Award
Agency: Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
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
Eligibility
Eligible applicants
Miscellaneous
- Unrestricted
Additional information
Grantor contact information
Description
eBRAP Help Desk
Documents
| File name | Description | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| HT942526LRPIA_GG.pdf | FY26 LRP IA Program Announcement | May 5, 2026 02:19 PM UTC |
Link to additional information
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Closing: August 24, 2026
Award
$1,500,000
Program Funding
5
Expected awards
$--
Award Minimum
$--
Award Maximum
Funding opportunity number:
HT942526LRPIA
Cost sharing or matching requirement:
Funding instrument type:
Grant
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Category of Funding Activity:
Science technology and other research and development
Category Explanation:
History
Version:
1
Posted date:
May 5, 2026
Archive date:
September 23, 2026
