DoW Epilepsy Idea Development Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526ERPIDA
About the Opportunity
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Epilepsy Research Program (ERP) Idea Development Award (IDA) solicits novel research that has the potential to increase understanding of post-traumatic epilepsy (PTE) and associated comorbidities to improve quality of life, especially in Service Members, Veterans, and/or their care partners. The work should innovatively challenge existing research paradigms, exhibit high levels of creativity, and represent a new research direction for the investigator.
The IDA is NOT intended to expand or extend previously published findings or continue a line of research already well-established in the Principal Investigator’s (PI’s) laboratory.
Distinctive Features
- Offers funding for investigators at all career levels.
- NEW for FY26: An investigator may be named on only one FY26 ERP IDA application as a Principal Investigator (PI).
Eligibility
Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.
Funding Details
- Expected Number of Awards: 2
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,000,000
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
Key Dates
- Posted Date: May 21, 2026
- Last Updated Date: May 21, 2026
- Current Closing Date for Applications: August 17, 2026
- Archive Date: September 16, 2026
Grantor Contact Information
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