DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award

Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526NFRPNFRALA

About the Opportunity

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Leadership Award (NFRALA) supports visionary, established neurofibromatosis (NF) investigators to serve as Director and Deputy Director of the Neurofibromatosis Research Academy. The Academy will execute a multi-institutional, interactive, virtual research academy consisting of scholars (early-career investigators) and their career guides (primary mentors).

Distinctive Features

• Academy Director: Established NF investigators at or above the level of Associate Professor, or equivalent, at the full application submission deadline.
• Academy Deputy Director: Investigators at or above the level of Associate Professor, or equivalent, at the full application deadline, affiliated with a different institution than the Academy Director.
• Pilot Research Project: The Academy Director and Deputy Director will conduct one or more pilot research projects in collaboration with academy scholars. Preliminary and/or published data relevant to NF and the proposed research project are encouraged but not required.

Eligibility

Unrestricted (open to any type of entity), subject to any clarification in the "Additional Information on Eligibility" section.

Funding Details

• Estimated Total Program Funding: $2,400,000
• Expected Number of Awards: 1
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development

Key Dates

• Posted Date: June 23, 2026
• Current Closing Date for Applications: September 14, 2026
• Archive Date: October 14, 2026

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk:

• Phone: 301-682-5507
• Email: help@eBRAP.org