DoW Parkinson’s, Early Investigator Research Award

Funding Opportunity Number: HT942526PRPEIRA

About the Opportunity

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Parkinson’s Research Program (PRP) Early Investigator Research Award (EIRA) supports Parkinson’s disease (PD) research for investigators in the early stages of their careers. The EIRA offers two funding levels aligned to the research career stage of the Principal Investigator (PI).

Funding Levels

• Funding Level 1 (for fellows): Requires the investigator to receive guidance from a designated Mentor. Applications must include at least one Mentor with experience in PD research and mentoring, demonstrated by active funding, recent publications, and successful mentorship. The Mentor must show commitment to developing the PI toward independence. Preliminary data are encouraged but not required.
• Funding Level 2 (for early-career independent investigators): Mentor not required. Preliminary data are required. Clinical trials are not allowed.

Focus Areas

Proposed research must address at least one of the four FY26 PRP Focus Areas.

Eligibility

• Open to any type of entity (unrestricted).
• The Early Investigator is considered the PI and must exhibit strong potential for and commitment to a career in PD research but is not required to have prior PD research experience.

Funding Details

• Expected number of awards: 7
• Estimated total program funding: $4,200,000
• No cost-sharing or matching requirement.
• Assistance Listing: 12.420 -- Military Medical Research and Development

Key Dates

• Posted Date: June 18, 2026
• Current Closing Date for Applications: November 6, 2026
• Archive Date: December 6, 2026

Contact Information

For assistance, contact the eBRAP Help Desk at 301-682-5507 or help@eBRAP.org.