DoW Neurofibromatosis Synergistic Idea Award

Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526NFRPSIA

About the Opportunity

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) Synergistic Idea Award (SIA) supports new ideas that represent synergistic approaches to neurofibromatosis (NF) research involving two or three Principal Investigators (PIs). These investigators should utilize their complementary and synergistic perspectives to address a central problem or question in NF research. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data relevant to NF and the proposed research project.

Distinctive Features

• Partnering Principal Investigators: One PI will be identified as the Initiating PI and will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with application submission. An additional one or two PI(s) will be identified as a Partnering PI.
• Each partner will be recognized as a PI, submit a separate application (even if the partners are at the same organization), and receive an individual award.

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: 2
• Estimated Total Program Funding: $6,400,000
• Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
• Assistance Listings: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development

Important 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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