DoW Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award
Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526NFRPNFRASA
About the role
The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Neurofibromatosis Research Academy – Scholar Award (NFRA-SA) supports early-career independent investigators (Scholars) joining the Neurofibromatosis Research Academy to pursue a neurofibromatosis project that may include basic, translational, and/or clinical research. The proposed research should address at least one of the FY26 NFRP Areas of Emphasis, under the leadership of the NFRA Director and Deputy Director.
The overarching goal of the NFRA is to conduct innovative and impactful research in the field of neurofibromatosis disorders while developing successful, highly productive NF researchers in a collaborative research and career development environment.
Distinctive Features
- Scholar: The Scholar, named as the Principal Investigator, must be less than 10 years from completion of their terminal degree by the time of the application deadline (excluding time spent in residency, clinical training, or on family medical leave).
- Career Guide: This award mechanism requires each Scholar to designate a Career Guide for guidance. The Career Guide is not required to be at the same institution as the Scholar; however, if the (primary) Career Guide is from a different institution, the application must identify a secondary Career Guide at the Scholar’s institution.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants: 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: 3
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $3,600,000
- Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development
- Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Key Dates
- Posted Date: June 25, 2026
- Last Updated Date: June 25, 2026
- Current Closing Date for Applications: September 22, 2026
- Archive Date: October 22, 2026
Contact Information
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