DoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award

General Information Document Type: Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526MSRPEIRA Funding Opportunity Title: DoW Multiple Sclerosis Early Investigator Research Award Opportunity Category: Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type: Grant Category of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Category Explanation: Expected Number of Awards: 4 Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No Version: Synopsis 1 Posted Date: May 05, 2026 Last Updated Date: May 05, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications: Aug 13, 2026 Current Closing Date for Applications: Aug 13, 2026 Archive Date: Sep 12, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding: $ 1,200,000 Award Ceiling: $ Award Floor: $ Eligibility Eligible Applicants: Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" Additional Information on Eligibility: Additional Information Agency Name: Defense Health Agency Contracting Activity - DHACA Description: Summary: The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Multiple Sclerosis-focused research opportunities for individuals in the early stages of their careers, under the guidance of one or more designated Mentors. All applications must address at least one of the FY26 MSRP EIRA focus areas. Distinctive Features: This opportunity allows for early-stage investigators to develop a research project, investigate a problem or question in MS research, and further their intellectual development as an MS researcher of the future. All application components for the EIRA are expected to be written by the Principal Investigator (PI), with appropriate direction from the Mentor(s). Link to Additional Information: Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: eBRAP Help Desk Phone: 301-682-5507 Email: help@eBRAP.org CDMRP Help Desk