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FY26 Autism Research Program Idea Development Award – Research Grant Solicitation

The Department of the Army, through the Defense Health Agency's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), is soliciting applications for the FY26 Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award. - Government Buyer: - Defense Health Agency (DHA), Research and Development (DHA R&D), Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) - US Army Medical Research Acquisition Activity (USAMRAA) - Products/Services Requested: - Research services for innovative, high-risk/high-reward autism research projects - No products or equipment are being procured; this is a grant for research services - Projects must address FY26 ARP Areas of Interest or justify relevance to critical autism-related problems - Clinical trials are not allowed - Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option enables two investigators to collaborate on a single project - Funding and Award Details: - Total available funding: approximately $2.25 million - Up to three awards anticipated, each capped at $750,000 - Maximum period of performance: three years per award - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Applicants must be registered with SAM.gov, eBRAP.org, and Grants.gov - Compliance with CDMRP application instructions is required - Eligible applicants include both extramural and intramural U.S. Department of War organizations - No OEMs or commercial vendors are specified, as this is a research grant opportunity

Description

The fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Autism Research Program (ARP) Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will accelerate progress in improving outcomes for Autistic individuals. This award mechanism is designed to support innovative ideas with the potential to yield impactful data and new avenues of investigation. Applications are strongly encouraged to address one of the FY26 ARP Idea Development Award Areas of Interest or provide justification that the proposed research addresses a critical problem, question, or need in autism. The Partnering Principal Investigator (PI) Option allows two investigators to work synergistically on a single project to significantly advance the research beyond individual efforts.

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